used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beautiful, with a wondrous beauty, was Edgiva now; and yet, though beautiful and a King's daughter, she was true to her lover, and would listen to no other suitors.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading And for nigh five years did Wulnoth lead amongst the King's chosen champions, and beat the foe back.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Beautiful, with a wondrous beauty, was Edgiva now; and yet, though beautiful and a King's daughter, she was true to her lover, and would listen to no other suitors.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Beautiful, with a wondrous beauty, was Edgiva now; and yet, though beautiful and a King's daughter, she was true to her lover, and would listen to no other suitors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Seven years now had the Wanderer been in England, and yet he had gained no tidings of Guthred the Prince.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
championsnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənz/
plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading And for nigh five years did Wulnoth lead amongst the King's chosen champions, and beat the foe back.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading And for nigh five years did Wulnoth lead amongst the King's chosen champions, and beat the foe back.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
DanesnounUS /deɪnz/
plural of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
a female human offspring
From this reading Beautiful, with a wondrous beauty, was Edgiva now; and yet, though beautiful and a King's daughter, she was true to her lover, and would listen to no other suitors.
dearly loved
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
Edgiva
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From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Seven years now had the Wanderer been in England, and yet he had gained no tidings of Guthred the Prince.
to or in any or all places
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading And for nigh five years did Wulnoth lead amongst the King's chosen champions, and beat the foe back.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Seven years now had the Wanderer been in England, and yet he had gained no tidings of Guthred the Prince.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
Guthred
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From this reading Seven years now had the Wanderer been in England, and yet he had gained no tidings of Guthred the Prince.
Guthrun
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From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seven years now had the Wanderer been in England, and yet he had gained no tidings of Guthred the Prince.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Beautiful, with a wondrous beauty, was Edgiva now; and yet, though beautiful and a King's daughter, she was true to her lover, and would listen to no other suitors.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Seven years now had the Wanderer been in England, and yet he had gained no tidings of Guthred the Prince.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading And for nigh five years did Wulnoth lead amongst the King's chosen champions, and beat the foe back.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading And for nigh five years did Wulnoth lead amongst the King's chosen champions, and beat the foe back.
hear with intention
From this reading Beautiful, with a wondrous beauty, was Edgiva now; and yet, though beautiful and a King's daughter, she was true to her lover, and would listen to no other suitors.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Beautiful, with a wondrous beauty, was Edgiva now; and yet, though beautiful and a King's daughter, she was true to her lover, and would listen to no other suitors.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
not any; not one
From this reading Seven years now had the Wanderer been in England, and yet he had gained no tidings of Guthred the Prince.
not one, and not any
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Seven years now had the Wanderer been in England, and yet he had gained no tidings of Guthred the Prince.
cut with a saw
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven years now had the Wanderer been in England, and yet he had gained no tidings of Guthred the Prince.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beautiful, with a wondrous beauty, was Edgiva now; and yet, though beautiful and a King's daughter, she was true to her lover, and would listen to no other suitors.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
suitorsnounUS /ˈsuːtərz/
plural of “suitor” — a man who courts a woman
From this reading Beautiful, with a wondrous beauty, was Edgiva now; and yet, though beautiful and a King's daughter, she was true to her lover, and would listen to no other suitors.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Beautiful, with a wondrous beauty, was Edgiva now; and yet, though beautiful and a King's daughter, she was true to her lover, and would listen to no other suitors.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Seven years now had the Wanderer been in England, and yet he had gained no tidings of Guthred the Prince.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Beautiful, with a wondrous beauty, was Edgiva now; and yet, though beautiful and a King's daughter, she was true to her lover, and would listen to no other suitors.
WanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Seven years now had the Wanderer been in England, and yet he had gained no tidings of Guthred the Prince.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Edgiva he saw several times, and sweet were their greetings, and dear the hours they spent together; but all too brief the time that was theirs.
at the time that
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beautiful, with a wondrous beauty, was Edgiva now; and yet, though beautiful and a King's daughter, she was true to her lover, and would listen to no other suitors.
wondrousadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndrəs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Beautiful, with a wondrous beauty, was Edgiva now; and yet, though beautiful and a King's daughter, she was true to her lover, and would listen to no other suitors.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Beautiful, with a wondrous beauty, was Edgiva now; and yet, though beautiful and a King's daughter, she was true to her lover, and would listen to no other suitors.
Wulnoth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And for nigh five years did Wulnoth lead amongst the King's chosen champions, and beat the foe back.
a late time of life
From this reading _Of the Coming back of Guthrun_ Now, for nigh five years after King Alfred was crowned, did the land groan beneath the sword of the invaders; and everywhere there was battle; for when the Danes had none other to fight, then did they fight amongst themselves.
but in spite of that
From this reading Seven years now had the Wanderer been in England, and yet he had gained no tidings of Guthred the Prince.
