Chapter II
Twilight of the Gods_ 1. Sigurd's Youth 199 2. The Sword Gram and the Dragon Fafnir 208 3. The Dragon's Blood 215 4. The Story of Sigmund and Signy 223 5.
Valkyries: The Choosers of the Slain
Chapter II
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Twilight
of
the
Gods_
1.
Sigurd's
Youth
199
2.
The
Sword
Gram
and
the
Dragon
Fafnir
208
3.
The
Dragon's
Blood
215
4.
The
Story
of
Sigmund
and
Signy
223
5.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Line 1
Twilight
of
the
Gods_
1.
Line 2
Sigurd's
Youth
199
2.
Line 3
The
Sword
Gram
and
the
Dragon
Fafnir
208
3.
Line 4
The
Dragon's
Blood
215
4.
Line 5
The
Story
of
Sigmund
and
Signy
223
5.
Learner Dictionary
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twilight
noun
US /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the dim light before night or sunrise
From this reading “Twilight of the Gods_ 1.”
Collocations
Twilight ofA source-grounded phrase from this reading.
of theA source-grounded phrase from this reading.
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199
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208
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215
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223
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From this reading The Story of Sigmund and Signy 223 5.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Sword Gram and the Dragon Fafnir 208 3.
BloodnounUS /blood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Dragon's Blood 215 4.
DragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a mythical or imagined creature shaped like a large reptile
From this reading The Sword Gram and the Dragon Fafnir 208 3.
Dragon's
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From this reading The Dragon's Blood 215 4.
Fafnir
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From this reading The Sword Gram and the Dragon Fafnir 208 3.
Gods
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From this reading Twilight of the Gods_ 1.
Gram
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From this reading The Sword Gram and the Dragon Fafnir 208 3.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Twilight of the Gods_ 1.
Sigmund
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From this reading The Story of Sigmund and Signy 223 5.
Signy
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From this reading The Story of Sigmund and Signy 223 5.
Sigurd's
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From this reading Sigurd's Youth 199 2.
Story
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From this reading The Story of Sigmund and Signy 223 5.
Sword
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From this reading The Sword Gram and the Dragon Fafnir 208 3.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Twilight of the Gods_ 1.
TwilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the dim light before night or sunrise
From this reading Twilight of the Gods_ 1.
Youth
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From this reading Sigurd's Youth 199 2.
Chapter Quiz
What is the primary narrative focus and dramatic development in 'Act 02: The Triumph of Valkyries: The Choosers of the Slain — The Climax & The Canonical Legacy'?
How does the author create suspense and academic depth in this passage?
What primary language acquisition benefit does this section provide for advanced English scholars?