used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The Djurgård, or Deer Park, is a beautiful public park on one of the wooded islands near Stockholm.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
Birger
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From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
DeernounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading The Djurgård, or Deer Park, is a beautiful public park on one of the wooded islands near Stockholm.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading There one finds forests of gigantic oaks, dense groves of spruce, smiling meadows, winding roads and shady paths.
derisionnounUS /dərˈɪʒən/
contemptuous laughter
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
Djurgård
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From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
Erik
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From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading There one finds forests of gigantic oaks, dense groves of spruce, smiling meadows, winding roads and shady paths.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
fjordnounUS /fjɔːrd/
a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading There one finds forests of gigantic oaks, dense groves of spruce, smiling meadows, winding roads and shady paths.
fro
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From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
Gerda
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From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading There one finds forests of gigantic oaks, dense groves of spruce, smiling meadows, winding roads and shady paths.
a quick look
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading There one finds forests of gigantic oaks, dense groves of spruce, smiling meadows, winding roads and shady paths.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Djurgård, or Deer Park, is a beautiful public park on one of the wooded islands near Stockholm.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The Djurgård, or Deer Park, is a beautiful public park on one of the wooded islands near Stockholm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
LaplandnounUS /ˈlæplænd/
a region in northmost Europe inhabited by Lapps
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
LappnounUS /læp/
a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading There one finds forests of gigantic oaks, dense groves of spruce, smiling meadows, winding roads and shady paths.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The Djurgård, or Deer Park, is a beautiful public park on one of the wooded islands near Stockholm.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading There one finds forests of gigantic oaks, dense groves of spruce, smiling meadows, winding roads and shady paths.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Djurgård, or Deer Park, is a beautiful public park on one of the wooded islands near Stockholm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Djurgård, or Deer Park, is a beautiful public park on one of the wooded islands near Stockholm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Djurgård, or Deer Park, is a beautiful public park on one of the wooded islands near Stockholm.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The Djurgård, or Deer Park, is a beautiful public park on one of the wooded islands near Stockholm.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading There one finds forests of gigantic oaks, dense groves of spruce, smiling meadows, winding roads and shady paths.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The Djurgård, or Deer Park, is a beautiful public park on one of the wooded islands near Stockholm.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
ripplingnounUS /ˈrɪpəlɪŋ/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading There one finds forests of gigantic oaks, dense groves of spruce, smiling meadows, winding roads and shady paths.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading There one finds forests of gigantic oaks, dense groves of spruce, smiling meadows, winding roads and shady paths.
SKANSEN
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From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading There one finds forests of gigantic oaks, dense groves of spruce, smiling meadows, winding roads and shady paths.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
sprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading There one finds forests of gigantic oaks, dense groves of spruce, smiling meadows, winding roads and shady paths.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
StockholmnounUS /ˈstɑːkhoʊlm/
the capital and largest city of Sweden; located in southern Sweden on the Baltic
From this reading The Djurgård, or Deer Park, is a beautiful public park on one of the wooded islands near Stockholm.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There one finds forests of gigantic oaks, dense groves of spruce, smiling meadows, winding roads and shady paths.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
tree-branches
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From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DAY IN SKANSEN It was in the Djurgård that poor Erik first learned that he was a Lapp,--a dirty Lapp.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Through the tree-branches one catches a glimpse of the blue waters of the fjord, rippling and sparkling in the sun; little steamers go puffing briskly to and fro; and great vessels sail slowly down to the sea.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading There one finds forests of gigantic oaks, dense groves of spruce, smiling meadows, winding roads and shady paths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading The Djurgård, or Deer Park, is a beautiful public park on one of the wooded islands near Stockholm.
a late time of life
From this reading Of course he knew that his ancestors had lived in Lapland for hundreds of years; but before he went to the Djurgård that day with Birger and Gerda, he had never heard himself called a Lapp in derision.
