Word Hoard

Atheling-an Anglo-Saxon prince of nobleman

Flourish- to grow luxuriantly; thrive

Encroach- to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another.

Prosper-to succeed in an enterprise or activity

Tribute-a payment by one ruler or nation to another in acknowledgment of submission or ad the price of proctection.

Bestow- to put to use. To put in a particular or appropriate place

Wield- to deal successfully with: manage

Accouterment-epuipment,trappings

Hoard- a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away

Patriarch- one of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people.

Mead-a fermented beverage made of waterand honey, malt and yeast.

Pallet- a straw-filled tick or matress

Glut- to fill especially with food to satiety

Lament- to express sorrow

Foe- one who has a personal enmity for another

Affliction- the cause of persistent pain or distress

 “The hope of the Danes
had come to pass--He
who came from far had
cleansed Hrothgar's hall
and saved it from affliction.
They rejoiced it that 
night's work. Beowulf had fulfilled his promise 
to the Danes and all 
the distress they had endured,
all the trouble and sorrow,
had reached an end.”

In this passage beowolf saves someone from pain. That happens in real life all the time. A passenger can save a distracted driver from pain by keeping their eyes out also.

“Quickly the foe moved
across the well-made floor,
in an angry mood--a horrible light, 
like fire, in his eyes”

An enemy moved out of the way. This happens a lot in real live. When two people don’t get along they tend to avoid each other’s company.

“After Sigemund's death day
not a little fame sprang to him,
about his hardy fight and killing
of a dragon, keeper of a hoard.
Under gray stone that prince alone 
engaged in that audacious deed,
not even Fitela with him.”

Many people now days are consider hoarders. They cannot let go of unnecessary junk. I, myself have this issue with clothes.

“To him the cup was carried
and friendship offered in words.
Wound gold was kindly bestowed:
two arm ornaments, shirts 
of mail, rings, and the largest 
neck ring I have heard 
tell of on the earth.”

Bestowed is often used in real life. People bestow upon their cars and technology. They put their things to work.

"I remember the times
we drank mead and how
we promised our lord
there in the beer-hall,
he who gave us gifts,
that we would repay
all his largess,
the helmets and hard swords,
if the need
should ever befall.”

Mead is the old beer, Beer is still around and is very popular.