used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
(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 Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Weaponless was he, and her husband had mocked at him for it.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Weaponless was he, and her husband had mocked at him for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And at that a sudden hope sprang up within him, for he remembered how his father had told him that when his need was sorest, a sword should be near him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
how
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From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
Hunding
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From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Weaponless was he, and her husband had mocked at him for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Weaponless was he, and her husband had mocked at him for it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
go away from a place
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
the force of workers available
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
mockedverbUS /mɑːkt/
past form of “mock” — treat with contempt
From this reading Weaponless was he, and her husband had mocked at him for it.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading And at that a sudden hope sprang up within him, for he remembered how his father had told him that when his need was sorest, a sword should be near him.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading And at that a sudden hope sprang up within him, for he remembered how his father had told him that when his need was sorest, a sword should be near him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
RECOGNITIONnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading And at that a sudden hope sprang up within him, for he remembered how his father had told him that when his need was sorest, a sword should be near him.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
Sieglinde
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From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
sorest
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From this reading And at that a sudden hope sprang up within him, for he remembered how his father had told him that when his need was sorest, a sword should be near him.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading And at that a sudden hope sprang up within him, for he remembered how his father had told him that when his need was sorest, a sword should be near him.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading And at that a sudden hope sprang up within him, for he remembered how his father had told him that when his need was sorest, a sword should be near him.
moving very fast
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading And at that a sudden hope sprang up within him, for he remembered how his father had told him that when his need was sorest, a sword should be near him.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And at that a sudden hope sprang up within him, for he remembered how his father had told him that when his need was sorest, a sword should be near him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading And at that a sudden hope sprang up within him, for he remembered how his father had told him that when his need was sorest, a sword should be near him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And at that a sudden hope sprang up within him, for he remembered how his father had told him that when his need was sorest, a sword should be near him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Weaponless was he, and her husband had mocked at him for it.
Weaponlessadjective
without a weapon
From this reading Weaponless was he, and her husband had mocked at him for it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
at the time that
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Then his thoughts went backwards to the old wild days in the forest when he and his father, whom he had called by the name he was known to men, were the swift terror of their foes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RECOGNITION So Hunding went forth and left the stranger alone with the leaping flames and shadows from the hearth.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading And at that a sudden hope sprang up within him, for he remembered how his father had told him that when his need was sorest, a sword should be near him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Long pondered he on what the day had brought forth, and what should be the burden of the morrow; but through all his thoughts there rose like a flame of dancing fire the thought of the woman Sieglinde, and of his love for her, and how he could help her to leave this house of hate.
