Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

(Norse mythology) the chief of gods living at Asgard

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

in addition

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

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

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

(Norse mythology) the heavenly dwelling of the Norse gods (the Aesir) and slain war heroes

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

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

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

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

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

exhale hard

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when he was gone, Loki came into the city by another way, and hearing from Hermod where the Aesir were, set off to join them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

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

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

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

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

destroyed or killed

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

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

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

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

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading But when he was gone, Loki came into the city by another way, and hearing from Hermod where the Aesir were, set off to join them.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

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

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

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

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

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

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

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

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

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

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

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

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But when he was gone, Loki came into the city by another way, and hearing from Hermod where the Aesir were, set off to join them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading But when he was gone, Loki came into the city by another way, and hearing from Hermod where the Aesir were, set off to join them.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

and nothing more

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

immediately past

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

(Norse mythology) trickster; god of discord and mischief; contrived death of Balder and was overcome by Thor

From this reading But when he was gone, Loki came into the city by another way, and hearing from Hermod where the Aesir were, set off to join them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

used to form the superlative

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

not any; not one

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

(Norse mythology) ruler of the Aesir; supreme god of war and poetry and knowledge and wisdom (for which he gave an eye) and husband of Frigg; identified with the Teutonic Wotan

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

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

From this reading But when he was gone, Loki came into the city by another way, and hearing from Hermod where the Aesir were, set off to join them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

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

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

participate in games or sport

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

an area where many people go for recreation

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But when he was gone, Loki came into the city by another way, and hearing from Hermod where the Aesir were, set off to join them.

something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

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

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But when he was gone, Loki came into the city by another way, and hearing from Hermod where the Aesir were, set off to join them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

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

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

plural of “tournament” — a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Odin was too much tired by his journey from Helheim to go to the Peacestead that afternoon; so he turned away and shut himself up in his palace of Gladsheim.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

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

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But when he was gone, Loki came into the city by another way, and hearing from Hermod where the Aesir were, set off to join them.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.

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

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

at the time that

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

in or at the place that

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

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

From this reading THE PEACESTEAD When Odin came back to Asgard, Hermod took the bridle from his father's hand and told him that the rest of the Aesir were gone to the Peacestead--a broad, green plain which lay just outside the city.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was the playground of the Aesir, where they practiced trials of skill one with another, and held tournaments and sham fights.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading These last were always conducted in the gentlest and most honorable manner; for the strongest law of the Peacestead was, that no angry blow should be struck, or spiteful word spoken, upon the sacred field; and for this reason some have thought it might be well if children also had a Peacestead to play in.