Chapter XIX

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

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

(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 Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

disposed to please

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "If so be you need leave from me, you have it for anything you do," Erlend answered.

any thing at all

From this reading "If so be you need leave from me, you have it for anything you do," Erlend answered.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

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

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

confined by bonds

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

-ing form of “butt” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

a plant of the genus Trifolium

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

a person who weeps

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "If so be you need leave from me, you have it for anything you do," Erlend answered.

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

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

all things; all of a situation

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "If so be you need leave from me, you have it for anything you do," Erlend answered.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

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

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "If so be you need leave from me, you have it for anything you do," Erlend answered.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

of the present time and place

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "If so be you need leave from me, you have it for anything you do," Erlend answered.

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

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

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

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

the sound of laughing

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

an officer of the law

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

go away from a place

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

gracefully thin and bending and moving with ease

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

in a healthy manner

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

a military training exercise

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "If so be you need leave from me, you have it for anything you do," Erlend answered.

not any; not one

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

above and across; more than

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

give an incentive for action

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

try to get or reach

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

transport commercially

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

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

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

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

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

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From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

in the direction of

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

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

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

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

From this reading Stretching his lithe length on the grass, he changed the cries into laughter by butting the crier over on his back each time he opened his mouth; and the maneuver was crowned with immediate success.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Then the Amiable One and all the Champions not bound to kitchen-posts took their leisurely way through the cool green forest to the waiting ship; and Alrek the Swordless turned in the opposite direction and strolled past the empty tables and groups of trencher-laden thralls toward Karlsefne's booth.

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

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

belonging to which person

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before the door-step small Snorri tumbled about in the clover, shouting lustily for his mother to come and play with him; which seemed to Alrek so good a reason for expecting her prompt arrival that he troubled himself to go no further.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading CONCERNING A GRIM BARGAIN BETWEEN THE LAWMAN AND ALREK "And I will seek out Gudrid, whose counsel is good in everything," Alrek said as he and Erlend rose from the morning meal at the table under the trees, "if so be you give me leave to be late to the work."