used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
(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 A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three men with enormous burdens, with sacks hanging down from their shoulders, front and back.
Andresen
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From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Walking one behind the other, and calling to one another with jesting words, but heavily laden.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
awryadjectiveUS /ərˈaɪ/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Three men with enormous burdens, with sacks hanging down from their shoulders, front and back.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Walking one behind the other, and calling to one another with jesting words, but heavily laden.
Breidablik
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From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Three men with enormous burdens, with sacks hanging down from their shoulders, front and back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Walking one behind the other, and calling to one another with jesting words, but heavily laden.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Three men with enormous burdens, with sacks hanging down from their shoulders, front and back.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Three men with enormous burdens, with sacks hanging down from their shoulders, front and back.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
Fredrik
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From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three men with enormous burdens, with sacks hanging down from their shoulders, front and back.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Three men with enormous burdens, with sacks hanging down from their shoulders, front and back.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Three men with enormous burdens, with sacks hanging down from their shoulders, front and back.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
to a considerable degree
From this reading Walking one behind the other, and calling to one another with jesting words, but heavily laden.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
jestingadjective
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading Walking one behind the other, and calling to one another with jesting words, but heavily laden.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Walking one behind the other, and calling to one another with jesting words, but heavily laden.
laughableadjectiveUS /ˈlæfəbəl/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
by chance
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
the force of workers available
From this reading Three men with enormous burdens, with sacks hanging down from their shoulders, front and back.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Walking one behind the other, and calling to one another with jesting words, but heavily laden.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Walking one behind the other, and calling to one another with jesting words, but heavily laden.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
sacksnounUS /sæks/
plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading Three men with enormous burdens, with sacks hanging down from their shoulders, front and back.
Sellanraa
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From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Three men with enormous burdens, with sacks hanging down from their shoulders, front and back.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
Sivert
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From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
slantwiseadverb
at a slant; moving or directed in a slantwise position or direction
From this reading A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
Ström
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From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Walking one behind the other, and calling to one another with jesting words, but heavily laden.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Three men with enormous burdens, with sacks hanging down from their shoulders, front and back.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three men with enormous burdens, with sacks hanging down from their shoulders, front and back.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Little Andresen, chief clerk, is head of that procession; indeed, 'tis his procession; he has fitted out himself, and Sivert from Sellanraa, and one other, Fredrik Ström from Breidablik, for the expedition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A notable procession coming up to Sellanraa; Something laughable to look at, maybe, but more than that.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Walking one behind the other, and calling to one another with jesting words, but heavily laden.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading A notable little man is Andresen; his shoulder is weighed down slantwise on one side, and his jacket pulled all awry at the neck, the way he goes, but he carries his burden on and on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Three men with enormous burdens, with sacks hanging down from their shoulders, front and back.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Walking one behind the other, and calling to one another with jesting words, but heavily laden.
