Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The bedroom had been put in order some time before, a stove had been set up, and there Oyvind was to be.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

(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 To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A plentiful table was spread in the house, and there was always something wanting, or flies to chase away, and the bedroom was dusty,--continually dusty.

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

From this reading The mother had hired women several days beforehand, and everything was scoured and clean.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A plentiful table was spread in the house, and there was always something wanting, or flies to chase away, and the bedroom was dusty,--continually dusty.

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

From this reading The bedroom had been put in order some time before, a stove had been set up, and there Oyvind was to be.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading The bedroom had been put in order some time before, a stove had been set up, and there Oyvind was to be.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The bedroom had been put in order some time before, a stove had been set up, and there Oyvind was to be.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The bedroom had been put in order some time before, a stove had been set up, and there Oyvind was to be.

being ahead of time or need

From this reading The mother had hired women several days beforehand, and everything was scoured and clean.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading A plentiful table was spread in the house, and there was always something wanting, or flies to chase away, and the bedroom was dusty,--continually dusty.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading The mother had hired women several days beforehand, and everything was scoured and clean.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading A plentiful table was spread in the house, and there was always something wanting, or flies to chase away, and the bedroom was dusty,--continually dusty.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The mother had hired women several days beforehand, and everything was scoured and clean.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading A plentiful table was spread in the house, and there was always something wanting, or flies to chase away, and the bedroom was dusty,--continually dusty.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The mother had hired women several days beforehand, and everything was scoured and clean.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading A plentiful table was spread in the house, and there was always something wanting, or flies to chase away, and the bedroom was dusty,--continually dusty.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

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

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading The mother had hired women several days beforehand, and everything was scoured and clean.

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

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A plentiful table was spread in the house, and there was always something wanting, or flies to chase away, and the bedroom was dusty,--continually dusty.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

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

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

set down according to a plan

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

come together

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The mother had hired women several days beforehand, and everything was scoured and clean.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A plentiful table was spread in the house, and there was always something wanting, or flies to chase away, and the bedroom was dusty,--continually dusty.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The bedroom had been put in order some time before, a stove had been set up, and there Oyvind was to be.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

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

From this reading The bedroom had been put in order some time before, a stove had been set up, and there Oyvind was to be.

through chance

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

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

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading A plentiful table was spread in the house, and there was always something wanting, or flies to chase away, and the bedroom was dusty,--continually dusty.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The bedroom had been put in order some time before, a stove had been set up, and there Oyvind was to be.

past form of “row” — propel with oars

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

an educational institution

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

worn away as by water or ice or wind

From this reading The mother had hired women several days beforehand, and everything was scoured and clean.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The bedroom had been put in order some time before, a stove had been set up, and there Oyvind was to be.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The mother had hired women several days beforehand, and everything was scoured and clean.

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

From this reading The bedroom had been put in order some time before, a stove had been set up, and there Oyvind was to be.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A plentiful table was spread in the house, and there was always something wanting, or flies to chase away, and the bedroom was dusty,--continually dusty.

a male human offspring

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading A plentiful table was spread in the house, and there was always something wanting, or flies to chase away, and the bedroom was dusty,--continually dusty.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading The bedroom had been put in order some time before, a stove had been set up, and there Oyvind was to be.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A plentiful table was spread in the house, and there was always something wanting, or flies to chase away, and the bedroom was dusty,--continually dusty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

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

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The bedroom had been put in order some time before, a stove had been set up, and there Oyvind was to be.

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

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The bedroom had been put in order some time before, a stove had been set up, and there Oyvind was to be.

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

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

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

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The bedroom had been put in order some time before, a stove had been set up, and there Oyvind was to be.

nonexistent

From this reading A plentiful table was spread in the house, and there was always something wanting, or flies to chase away, and the bedroom was dusty,--continually dusty.

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

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

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

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

in or at the place that

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

during the time that

From this reading To-day the mother carried in fresh greens, laid out clean linen, made up the bed, and all the while kept looking out to see if, perchance, any boat were coming across the lake.

which person or people

From this reading One Saturday, in midsummer, Thore Pladsen rowed across the lake to meet his son, who was expected to arrive that afternoon from the agricultural school, where he had finished his course.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The mother had hired women several days beforehand, and everything was scoured and clean.