Chapter I · Chapter 1

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BLOOD-BATH OF STOCKHOLM 241 THE ADVENTURES OF GUSTAVUS VASA 252 THE FALL OF CHRISTIAN II.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BLOOD-BATH OF STOCKHOLM 241 THE ADVENTURES OF GUSTAVUS VASA 252 THE FALL OF CHRISTIAN II.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading THE BLOOD-BATH OF STOCKHOLM 241 THE ADVENTURES OF GUSTAVUS VASA 252 THE FALL OF CHRISTIAN II.

matters of personal concern

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BLOOD-BATH OF STOCKHOLM 241 THE ADVENTURES OF GUSTAVUS VASA 252 THE FALL OF CHRISTIAN II.

a youthful male person

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

king of Denmark and Norway who forced Edmund II to divide England with him; on the death of Edmund II, Canute became king of all England (994-1035)

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading THE BLOOD-BATH OF STOCKHOLM 241 THE ADVENTURES OF GUSTAVUS VASA 252 THE FALL OF CHRISTIAN II.

the act of conquering

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

plural of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading THE BLOOD-BATH OF STOCKHOLM 241 THE ADVENTURES OF GUSTAVUS VASA 252 THE FALL OF CHRISTIAN II.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

the last king of Sweden to have any real political power (1882-1973)

From this reading THE BLOOD-BATH OF STOCKHOLM 241 THE ADVENTURES OF GUSTAVUS VASA 252 THE FALL OF CHRISTIAN II.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

(Norse mythology) ruler of the Aesir; supreme god of war and poetry and knowledge and wisdom (for which he gave an eye) and husband of Frigg; identified with the Teutonic Wotan

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

the act of punishing

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

term of address for a man

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

a male human offspring

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

the capital and largest city of Sweden; located in southern Sweden on the Baltic

From this reading THE BLOOD-BATH OF STOCKHOLM 241 THE ADVENTURES OF GUSTAVUS VASA 252 THE FALL OF CHRISTIAN II.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

plural of “tale” — 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 Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

a cruel and oppressive dictator

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAGNUS THE GOOD AND HAROLD HARDRULER 132 SVERRE, THE COOK'S SON, AND THE BIRCHLEGS 145 THE FRIENDS AND FOES OF A BOY PRINCE 160 KING VALDEMAR I. AND BISHOP ABSOLON 169 THE FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES OF VALDEMAR II 176 BIRGER JARL AND THE CONQUEST OF FINLAND 186

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BLOOD-BATH OF STOCKHOLM 241 THE ADVENTURES OF GUSTAVUS VASA 252 THE FALL OF CHRISTIAN II.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE FIRST WAR BETWEEN SWEDEN AND RUSSIA 196 THE CRIME AND PUNISHMENT OF KING BIRGER 202 QUEEN MARGARET AND THE CALMAR UNION 211 HOW SIR TORD FOUGHT FOR CHARLES OF SWEDEN 217 STEN STURE'S GREAT VICTORY OVER THE DANES 226 HOW THE DITMARSHERS KEPT THEIR FREEDOM 236

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Historical Tales The Romance of Reality _Author of "Half-Hours with the Best American Authors," "Tales from the Dramatists," etc._ HOW OLAF, THE SLAVE-BOY, WON THE THRONE 89 OLAF DETHRONES ODIN AND DIES A HERO 98 OLAF THE SAINT AND HIS WORK FOR CHRIST 108 CANUTE THE GREAT, KING OF SIX NATIONS 121

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading THE TYRANT 271 THE WEST GOTHLAND INSURRECTION 283 THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF KING ERIK 296 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS ON THE FIELD OF LEIPSIC 310 CHARLES X. AND THE INVASION OF DENMARK 319 CHARLES XII.