used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At home in the little Norwegian fishing village, Arne and his family waited and prayed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
Arne
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From this reading At home in the little Norwegian fishing village, Arne and his family waited and prayed.
Arne's
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From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At home in the little Norwegian fishing village, Arne and his family waited and prayed.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading By the author of THE CHRISTMAS STOVE.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading _Far out to sea, the freighter ~Stjerne~ fought the storm bravely.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the author of THE CHRISTMAS STOVE.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
a social unit living together
From this reading At home in the little Norwegian fishing village, Arne and his family waited and prayed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _Far out to sea, the freighter ~Stjerne~ fought the storm bravely.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading At home in the little Norwegian fishing village, Arne and his family waited and prayed.
your parents
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading _Far out to sea, the freighter ~Stjerne~ fought the storm bravely.
freighternounUS /ˈfreɪtər/
a cargo ship
From this reading _Far out to sea, the freighter ~Stjerne~ fought the storm bravely.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
the act of departing
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
Gustav
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From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At home in the little Norwegian fishing village, Arne and his family waited and prayed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At home in the little Norwegian fishing village, Arne and his family waited and prayed.
How
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From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At home in the little Norwegian fishing village, Arne and his family waited and prayed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
Jens's
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From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At home in the little Norwegian fishing village, Arne and his family waited and prayed.
engage in
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading At home in the little Norwegian fishing village, Arne and his family waited and prayed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By the author of THE CHRISTMAS STOVE.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Far out to sea, the freighter ~Stjerne~ fought the storm bravely.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading At home in the little Norwegian fishing village, Arne and his family waited and prayed.
saeter
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From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _Far out to sea, the freighter ~Stjerne~ fought the storm bravely.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
transport commercially
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
Stjerne
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From this reading _Far out to sea, the freighter ~Stjerne~ fought the storm bravely.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading _Far out to sea, the freighter ~Stjerne~ fought the storm bravely.
STOVEnounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading By the author of THE CHRISTMAS STOVE.
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 It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Far out to sea, the freighter ~Stjerne~ fought the storm bravely.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Far out to sea, the freighter ~Stjerne~ fought the storm bravely.
ToddnounUS /tɑːd/
Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading At home in the little Norwegian fishing village, Arne and his family waited and prayed.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading At home in the little Norwegian fishing village, Arne and his family waited and prayed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
which person or people
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _To Todd who was the first to make friends with Arne_ “Oh, Mother, I hear Uncle Jens’s folks are going up the mountain to the saeter tomorrow.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
YuletidenounUS /ˈjuːltaɪd/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was the Christmas season, and the ~Stjerne~ was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village._ _But more important than the gifts, the ~Stjerne~ carried her gallant crew—and Arne’s brother Gustav, her first mate._ _How Arne does his part to help bring the Christmas ship safely into port makes a thrilling tale._
