used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
Aakre
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From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
bailiwicknounUS /ˈbeɪlɪwɪk/
the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
debatingverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
a social unit living together
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
Henrik
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From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
Knud
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From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
and nothing more
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
priesthoodnounUS /ˈpriːsthʊd/
the body of ordained religious practitioners
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
precisely as stated
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
Wergeland
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From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
in or at the place that
From this reading Knud Aakre belonged to an old family in the parish, where it had always been renowned for its intelligence and its devotion to the public welfare.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Following some of the latter, Knud early founded a club, which in the beginning had a very miscellaneous object, for instance: "to give the members practice in debating and to study the constitution," but which later was turned into a practical agricultural society for the entire bailiwick.
which person or people
From this reading This was further stimulated by his friend Henrik Wergeland, who frequently visited him, sent him books, seeds, and much valuable counsel.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Knud had, therefore, received only the education afforded by the public schools of his day; but his father's library had early inspired him with a love of knowledge.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His father had worked his way up to the priesthood, but had died early, and as the widow came from a peasant stock, the children were brought up as peasants.
