Chapter IV

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

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

consider or hold as true

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

anew

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

how long something has existed

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

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

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

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

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

marked by extreme anger

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

weapons considered collectively

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Now we shall see how Hald's wolf cub will bear the weight of the toys he has asked for."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

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

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

have

From this reading "Now we shall see how Hald's wolf cub will bear the weight of the toys he has asked for."

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

a youthful male person

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

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From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

an awkward and inexperienced youth

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

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

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

divisible by two

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

plural of “fang” — a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

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

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

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

From this reading "Now we shall see how Hald's wolf cub will bear the weight of the toys he has asked for."

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

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

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

From this reading "Now we shall see how Hald's wolf cub will bear the weight of the toys he has asked for."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

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

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

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

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

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

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

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

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

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

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

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

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

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

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

someone in charge of other people

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

vigorously passionate

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

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 _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

impressive in appearance

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now we shall see how Hald's wolf cub will bear the weight of the toys he has asked for."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

above and across; more than

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Now we shall see how Hald's wolf cub will bear the weight of the toys he has asked for."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Now we shall see how Hald's wolf cub will bear the weight of the toys he has asked for."

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

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

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

a male human offspring

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

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

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

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

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

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

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

a special situation

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

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

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading "Now we shall see how Hald's wolf cub will bear the weight of the toys he has asked for."

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

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

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

look attentively

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Now we shall see how Hald's wolf cub will bear the weight of the toys he has asked for."

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading "Now we shall see how Hald's wolf cub will bear the weight of the toys he has asked for."

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From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--

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

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

at the time that

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

which person or people

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Now we shall see how Hald's wolf cub will bear the weight of the toys he has asked for."

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

the words that are spoken

From this reading And old Hald laughed again when he heard these words, and he said-- "The wolf cub is almost grown; let those beware its fangs who would pull its ears."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

vehemently incensed and condemnatory

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

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From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

a late time of life

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

but in spite of that

From this reading But though Wulnoth was indeed a boy in years, yet in stature and in strength he was a match for many above his age, so tall and so lusty was he.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _How Wulnoth journeyed by the Birds' Road_ So Wulnoth became the guard to watch over Princess Edgiva, and some of King Hardacnute's warriors were wroth, and said that the thing was a shame, and that even if it were not so, a boy like Cerdic's son should not be given such an honorable task when many a young noble would have been glad to accept such trust.

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From this reading And amongst those who were angered at the King's choice was the keeper of the arms, Æthelmar; and he, to spite the boy, gave him the weapons of the strongest--the heaviest spear and the weightiest sword and shield; and he in his turn laughed and said to himself--