AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
aheadadverbUS /əˈhed/
at or in the front
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading "Can you tell anything yet concerning the drift-ice, foster-father?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
bownounUS /baʊ/
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
Canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you tell anything yet concerning the drift-ice, foster-father?
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
chiefnounUS /tʃiːf/
a person who is in charge
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading "Can you tell anything yet concerning the drift-ice, foster-father?
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
drift-ice
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From this reading "Can you tell anything yet concerning the drift-ice, foster-father?
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
fivenounUS /faɪv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
foster-fathernoun
a man who is a foster parent
From this reading "Can you tell anything yet concerning the drift-ice, foster-father?
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
Gilli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
GreenlandnounUS /ˈɡriːnlənd/
the largest island in the world; lies between the North Atlantic and the Arctic Ocean; a self-governing province of Denmark
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
Ha'vama'l
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
hangverbUS /hæŋ/
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
headlands
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From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
mercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
SEAnounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
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 Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading "Can you tell anything yet concerning the drift-ice, foster-father?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
Trondhjem
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ha'vama'l It developed, however, that the lovers' chances for happiness did not hang upon so frail a thread as the mercy of Gilli of Trondhjem.
VariableadjectiveUS /ˈveriəbəl/
liable to or capable of change
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
WatchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Watching the chief, who stood by the steering oar, erect as the mast, his eyes piercing the distance ahead, Sigurd put an idle question.
weather'snounUS /ˈweðərz/
possessive form of “weather” — the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading While the exploring vessel was still at sea, with the icy headlands of Greenland only just beginning to stand out clearly before her bow, unexpected tidings reached those on board.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading FROM OVER The SEA At night is joyful He who is sure of travelling entertainment; A ship's yards are short; Variable is an autumn night; Many are the weather's changes In five days, But more in a month.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading "Can you tell anything yet concerning the drift-ice, foster-father?
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you tell anything yet concerning the drift-ice, foster-father?
