Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

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

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

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

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

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From this reading Bjark Island, where Thore Hund had his castle, is only a few miles off.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading The latter was a royal palace in Saint Olaf's time, and Thore Hund's brother Siver lived there.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Bjark Island, where Thore Hund had his castle, is only a few miles off.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

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From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Bjark Island, where Thore Hund had his castle, is only a few miles off.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Bjark Island, where Thore Hund had his castle, is only a few miles off.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

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

From this reading Bjark Island, where Thore Hund had his castle, is only a few miles off.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading The church itself is in many respects a remarkable historical monument.

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From this reading Bjark Island, where Thore Hund had his castle, is only a few miles off.

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

From this reading The latter was a royal palace in Saint Olaf's time, and Thore Hund's brother Siver lived there.

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

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

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

From this reading Bjark Island, where Thore Hund had his castle, is only a few miles off.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The church itself is in many respects a remarkable historical monument.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter was a royal palace in Saint Olaf's time, and Thore Hund's brother Siver lived there.

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The latter was a royal palace in Saint Olaf's time, and Thore Hund's brother Siver lived there.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The church itself is in many respects a remarkable historical monument.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Bjark Island, where Thore Hund had his castle, is only a few miles off.

a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading The church itself is in many respects a remarkable historical monument.

a cape at the southern tip of Norway

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

of or relating to or shaped like an octagon

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Bjark Island, where Thore Hund had his castle, is only a few miles off.

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From this reading The latter was a royal palace in Saint Olaf's time, and Thore Hund's brother Siver lived there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

and nothing more

From this reading Bjark Island, where Thore Hund had his castle, is only a few miles off.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The latter was a royal palace in Saint Olaf's time, and Thore Hund's brother Siver lived there.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

unusual or striking

From this reading The church itself is in many respects a remarkable historical monument.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading The church itself is in many respects a remarkable historical monument.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading The latter was a royal palace in Saint Olaf's time, and Thore Hund's brother Siver lived there.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading The latter was a royal palace in Saint Olaf's time, and Thore Hund's brother Siver lived there.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

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

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

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

From this reading The latter was a royal palace in Saint Olaf's time, and Thore Hund's brother Siver lived there.

a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

make square

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

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

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The latter was a royal palace in Saint Olaf's time, and Thore Hund's brother Siver lived there.

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From this reading The latter was a royal palace in Saint Olaf's time, and Thore Hund's brother Siver lived there.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The latter was a royal palace in Saint Olaf's time, and Thore Hund's brother Siver lived there.

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

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

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

From this reading _TRONDENÆS_ On a naze to the north of Hind Island in Sengen lies Trondenæs church and parsonage.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

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

From this reading The latter was a royal palace in Saint Olaf's time, and Thore Hund's brother Siver lived there.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

in or at the place that

From this reading Bjark Island, where Thore Hund had his castle, is only a few miles off.

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

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading Its two towers, of which one was square and covered with copper, and had an iron spire, and the other octagonal, exist only in legends, and of the famous "three wonderfully high, equal-sized statues" there are only remains which are to be seen at the west doorway.