aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
anew
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
(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 _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
eagerly desirous
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
Edgiva
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From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
divisible by two
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
Guthred
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From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
How
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From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
on one occasion
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
on the contrary
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
cut with a saw
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
try to get or reach
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
not in physical motion
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
carry out
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
a special situation
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
at the time that
From this reading "Indeed, my Princess and sweet love," Wulnoth said to Edgiva when they talked of this thing, "I am rather tried about this matter.
in or at the place that
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading But once Wulnoth saw her and asked her whither he should go; and Wyborga told him to wait patiently and to take the first duty that should come, and then the way should be revealed to him.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading In the past thy brother put this promise upon me and I gave it right willingly; but here from boyhood to manhood have I grown, and I do not even know if he may be alive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
Wulnoth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
Wyborga
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From this reading Nor could Wyborga help him, for now she was very old and feeble, and she lived in one of the holy houses, and rarely saw strangers.
but in spite of that
From this reading _How Wulnoth met with Guthred again_ Now, after these things Wulnoth pondered long in his mind, for he was anxious to set out again to seek Prince Guthred if still he might be alive, and yet he knew not where, in all the wide world, he should seek.
