adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
battlenounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
belikeadverb
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Many wise men dwell therein, and of fools not more than in other lands.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
eldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Many wise men dwell therein, and of fools not more than in other lands.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
God-folk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
havensnounUS /ˈheɪvənz/
plural of “haven” — a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
hight
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From this reading And as to the name of our said city, it hight the City of the Stark-wall, or more shortly, Stark-wall.
hostnounUS /hoʊst/
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many wise men dwell therein, and of fools not more than in other lands.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
king-making
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From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
lacketh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
landsnounUS /lændz/
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
leftnounUS /left/
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 A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
MeanwhileadverbUS /ˈmiːnwaɪl/
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Many wise men dwell therein, and of fools not more than in other lands.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And as to the name of our said city, it hight the City of the Stark-wall, or more shortly, Stark-wall.
needsadverbUS /niːdz/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Many wise men dwell therein, and of fools not more than in other lands.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And as to the name of our said city, it hight the City of the Stark-wall, or more shortly, Stark-wall.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And as to the name of our said city, it hight the City of the Stark-wall, or more shortly, Stark-wall.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading And as to the name of our said city, it hight the City of the Stark-wall, or more shortly, Stark-wall.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
spake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
Stark-wall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And as to the name of our said city, it hight the City of the Stark-wall, or more shortly, Stark-wall.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Many wise men dwell therein, and of fools not more than in other lands.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
theepronounUS /ðiː/
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading Many wise men dwell therein, and of fools not more than in other lands.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
wealthnounUS /welθ/
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
wendverbUS /wend/
direct one's course or way
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
whereof
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "Lord," said the old man, "thou art become king of a mighty city, which hath under it many other cities and wide lands, and havens by the sea- side, and which lacketh no wealth which men desire.
wiseadjectiveUS /waɪz/
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Many wise men dwell therein, and of fools not more than in other lands.
withstoodverbUS /wɪθˈstʊd/
inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading A valiant host shall follow thee to battle when needs must thou wend afield; an host not to be withstood, save by the ancient God-folk, if any of them were left upon the earth, as belike none are.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Meanwhile the King spake to the elder, and said: "Now tell me whereof I am become king, and what is the fashion and cause of the king-making; for wondrous it is to me, whereas I am but an alien amidst of mighty men."
