used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
(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 Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is likely that if the light were good enough we should find heads and limbs strewed like pebbles over the plain."
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is likely that if the light were good enough we should find heads and limbs strewed like pebbles over the plain."
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
the act of giving
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is likely that if the light were good enough we should find heads and limbs strewed like pebbles over the plain."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It is likely that if the light were good enough we should find heads and limbs strewed like pebbles over the plain."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
IcelandnounUS /ˈaɪslənd/
an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is likely that if the light were good enough we should find heads and limbs strewed like pebbles over the plain."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
InspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is likely that if the light were good enough we should find heads and limbs strewed like pebbles over the plain."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
Karlsefne
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From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
immediately past
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It is likely that if the light were good enough we should find heads and limbs strewed like pebbles over the plain."
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading It is likely that if the light were good enough we should find heads and limbs strewed like pebbles over the plain."
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
the force of workers available
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
a brief written record
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is likely that if the light were good enough we should find heads and limbs strewed like pebbles over the plain."
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
pebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/
plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading It is likely that if the light were good enough we should find heads and limbs strewed like pebbles over the plain."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It is likely that if the light were good enough we should find heads and limbs strewed like pebbles over the plain."
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
self-sownadjective
growing from seed dispersed by natural agency such as wind or birds
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is likely that if the light were good enough we should find heads and limbs strewed like pebbles over the plain."
silvering
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From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
SKRAELLINGS
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From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
Snorri
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From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
the season of growth
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
strewed
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From this reading It is likely that if the light were good enough we should find heads and limbs strewed like pebbles over the plain."
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "What witches' stuff this moonlight is!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What witches' stuff this moonlight is!"
Thorfinn
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From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
vineyardsnounUS /ˈvɪnjərdz/
plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Meeting a ray of light from the last booth in the line and catching from the same source a faint note of revelry, he spoke smilingly to his partner, Snorri of Iceland: "I recollect now that we have missed great happenings.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is likely that if the light were good enough we should find heads and limbs strewed like pebbles over the plain."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What witches' stuff this moonlight is!"
wheat-fields
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From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading GIVING THE REASON WHY THE SKRAELLINGS FLED It happened, however, that Thorfinn Karlsefne did not get back from his spring exploring trip in time for the games.
witchesnounUS /ˈwɪtʃəz/
plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading "What witches' stuff this moonlight is!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Inspecting all the self-sown wheat-fields and natural vineyards in the vicinity, he had been gone a week; and the light of the momentous day had faded into twilight and the dusk in its turn had melted into moonlight, silvering the forest like a frost, before he came through it with his men.
