used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
(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 At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
in addition
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
Bjoernson's
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From this reading The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
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 The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
FRANCIS
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From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
usually; as a rule
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
intrinsicadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
belonging to a thing by its very nature
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
and nothing more
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading TRANSLATORS' PREFACE.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
representationsnounUS /ˌreprəzənˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “representation” — a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
ScandinavianadjectiveUS /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/
of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
SEVERverbUS /ˈsevər/
set or keep apart
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
SketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
a male human offspring
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
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 The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
TRANSLATORSnounUS /trænˈsleɪtərz/
plural of “translator” — a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading TRANSLATORS' PREFACE.
truestadjectiveUS /ˈtruːɪst/
superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
precisely as stated
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
at the time that
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In the original, it has already attained a very wide circulation throughout Northern Europe, and is there generally recognized as one of the truest and most beautiful representations of Norwegian life.
WILSONnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life SEVER, FRANCIS, & CO Boston and Cambridge CAMBRIDGE: PRESS OF JOHN WILSON AND SON.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At the present time, when there is among us a constantly increasing interest in all things pertaining to the Scandinavian nations, this work possesses great claims to attention, not only through its intrinsic merits, but also from the fact that it is one of the very few works which can, in the fullest sense, be termed Norwegian.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The story which is here first presented in an English form, is one of Herr Bjoernson's best works.
