Chapter I

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From this reading In it will be found, together with the original and English words, Rikard Nordraak's music to the following five songs from "Arne":-- 1.

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From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

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From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

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

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

(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 With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

in addition

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

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

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

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

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

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From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

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From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

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

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

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From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

a youthful male person

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

a loving feeling

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

plural of “composer” — someone who composes music as a profession

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

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From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

improved or corrected by critical editing

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

standing above others in quality or position

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading In it will be found, together with the original and English words, Rikard Nordraak's music to the following five songs from "Arne":-- 1.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading In it will be found, together with the original and English words, Rikard Nordraak's music to the following five songs from "Arne":-- 1.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In it will be found, together with the original and English words, Rikard Nordraak's music to the following five songs from "Arne":-- 1.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

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From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

set up or found

From this reading In it will be found, together with the original and English words, Rikard Nordraak's music to the following five songs from "Arne":-- 1.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

highest in quality

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

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

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

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

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

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From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

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

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

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

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

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 _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

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From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

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

From this reading In it will be found, together with the original and English words, Rikard Nordraak's music to the following five songs from "Arne":-- 1.

an inhabitant of Scandinavia

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

possessive form of “norway” — a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

and nothing more

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

-ing form of “popularize” — cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

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From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

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From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

Identical; not different.

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

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From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

required or under orders

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

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

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

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

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

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

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In it will be found, together with the original and English words, Rikard Nordraak's music to the following five songs from "Arne":-- 1.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

plural of “tune” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading With a view of popularizing these melodies in this country, all the poems have been given in precisely the same metre and rhyme as the original, and those caring to know how the tunes are supposed to have sounded on the lips of Arne are referred to "The Norway Music Album," edited by Auber Forestier and myself, and published by Oliver Ditson & Co. of Boston.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

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

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

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

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

which person or people

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Norway's most eminent composers have written music for many of Bjoernson's poems, and made them favorite songs, not only with the cultivated classes, but also with the common people.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In it will be found, together with the original and English words, Rikard Nordraak's music to the following five songs from "Arne":-- 1.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading _Translated from the Norse By_ Rasmus B. Anderson "Arne" was written in 1858, one year later than "Synnoeve Solbakken," and is thought by many to be Bjoernson's best story, though it is, in my opinion, surpassed in simplicity of style and delicate analysis of motives, feelings, and character by "A Happy Boy," his third long story, the translation of which is now in progress, and which will follow this volume.

a late time of life

From this reading To the songs in "Arne" melodies were composed by Bjoernson's brilliant cousin, Rikard Nordraak, who died in 1865, only twenty-three years old, but who had already won a place as one of Norway's greatest composers.