1899
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1921
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
in addition
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since the death of Ibsen and Strindberg, Hamsun is undoubtedly the foremost creative writer of the Scandinavian countries.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
Bjorkman
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the two together, not just one
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
bowdlerised
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading His reputation is not confined to his own country or the two Scandinavian sister nations.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Since the death of Ibsen and Strindberg, Hamsun is undoubtedly the foremost creative writer of the Scandinavian countries.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His reputation is not confined to his own country or the two Scandinavian sister nations.
creativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading Since the death of Ibsen and Strindberg, Hamsun is undoubtedly the foremost creative writer of the Scandinavian countries.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Since the death of Ibsen and Strindberg, Hamsun is undoubtedly the foremost creative writer of the Scandinavian countries.
DenmarknounUS /ˈdenmɑːrk/
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 Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
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EGERTON
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eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading Since the death of Ibsen and Strindberg, Hamsun is undoubtedly the foremost creative writer of the Scandinavian countries.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
Hamsunnoun
Norwegian writer of novels (1859-1952)
From this reading Since the death of Ibsen and Strindberg, Hamsun is undoubtedly the foremost creative writer of the Scandinavian countries.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
Henrik
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From this reading Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
IbsennounUS /ˈɪbsən/
realistic Norwegian author who wrote plays on social and political themes (1828-1906)
From this reading Since the death of Ibsen and Strindberg, Hamsun is undoubtedly the foremost creative writer of the Scandinavian countries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
IncnounUS /ɪŋk/
a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
Knopf
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Lagerlöf
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From this reading Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His reputation is not confined to his own country or the two Scandinavian sister nations.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His reputation is not confined to his own country or the two Scandinavian sister nations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His reputation is not confined to his own country or the two Scandinavian sister nations.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His reputation is not confined to his own country or the two Scandinavian sister nations.
PG
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Pontoppidan
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From this reading Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading His reputation is not confined to his own country or the two Scandinavian sister nations.
ScandinavianadjectiveUS /ˌskændɪˈneɪviən/
of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures
From this reading Since the death of Ibsen and Strindberg, Hamsun is undoubtedly the foremost creative writer of the Scandinavian countries.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
SelmanounUS /ˈselmə/
a town in central Alabama on the Alabama river; in 1965 it was the center of a drive to register Black voters
From this reading Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the death of Ibsen and Strindberg, Hamsun is undoubtedly the foremost creative writer of the Scandinavian countries.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading His reputation is not confined to his own country or the two Scandinavian sister nations.
Strindbergnoun
Swedish dramatist and novelist (1849-1912)
From this reading Since the death of Ibsen and Strindberg, Hamsun is undoubtedly the foremost creative writer of the Scandinavian countries.
SwedennounUS /ˈswiːdən/
a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
From this reading Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those approaching most nearly to his position are probably Selma Lagerlöf in Sweden and Henrik Pontoppidan in Denmark.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His reputation is not confined to his own country or the two Scandinavian sister nations.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Since the death of Ibsen and Strindberg, Hamsun is undoubtedly the foremost creative writer of the Scandinavian countries.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
validitynounUS /vəˈlɪdəti/
the quality of being valid and rigorous
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading Both these, however, seem to have less than he of that width of outlook, validity of interpretation and authority of tone that made the greater masters what they were.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Translated from the Norwegian by GEORGE EGERTON _With an introduction by Edwin Bjorkman_ This PG edition is based upon the eighth printing, published in September 1921 by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. This edition is a bowdlerised version of the original 1899 translation, also by George Egerton.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Since the death of Ibsen and Strindberg, Hamsun is undoubtedly the foremost creative writer of the Scandinavian countries.
