used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
(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 First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
BergnounUS /bɜːrɡ/
a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Old Nick and Halvor Berg were good friends, so the reception in this case was good enough.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Old Nick and Halvor Berg were good friends, so the reception in this case was good enough.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Old Nick and Halvor Berg were good friends, so the reception in this case was good enough.
assemble or get together
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Old Nick and Halvor Berg were good friends, so the reception in this case was good enough.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
Halvor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
of great significance or value
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
Nickelsen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
on one occasion
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Old Nick and Halvor Berg were good friends, so the reception in this case was good enough.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
shipownernounUS /ˈʃɪpoʊnər/
someone who owns a ship or a share in a ship
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Old Nick and Halvor Berg were good friends, so the reception in this case was good enough.
that is looked for
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
subscribeverbUS /səbˈskraɪb/
offer to buy, as of stocks and shares
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
a special situation
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Old Nick and Halvor Berg were good friends, so the reception in this case was good enough.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old Nick then set out on a round to gather in recruits for the banquet.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Next came Halvor Berg, the biggest shipowner in the town, and known to all as a cautious and particular man, much sought after by the natives in all matters requiring assistance and advice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Old Nick and Halvor Berg were good friends, so the reception in this case was good enough.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading First of all the parson and the doctor must be got hold of; these two agreed at once without any difficulty, being comparatively new arrivals in the place, and taking Lawyer Nickelsen's recommendation as sufficient.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was thus an influential man, and it was important to get him to subscribe, for the first thing people would ask was sure to be, whether Halvor Berg was coming.
