Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

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

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Mother Stina did not go into the house, but remained in the yard, as did most of the people who had come to attend the sale.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

dearly loved

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

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

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

a youthful male person

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mother Stina did not go into the house, but remained in the yard, as did most of the people who had come to attend the sale.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mother Stina did not go into the house, but remained in the yard, as did most of the people who had come to attend the sale.

a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mother Stina did not go into the house, but remained in the yard, as did most of the people who had come to attend the sale.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mother Stina did not go into the house, but remained in the yard, as did most of the people who had come to attend the sale.

web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mother Stina did not go into the house, but remained in the yard, as did most of the people who had come to attend the sale.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mother Stina did not go into the house, but remained in the yard, as did most of the people who had come to attend the sale.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

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

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mother Stina did not go into the house, but remained in the yard, as did most of the people who had come to attend the sale.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

immediately past

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mother Stina did not go into the house, but remained in the yard, as did most of the people who had come to attend the sale.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mother Stina did not go into the house, but remained in the yard, as did most of the people who had come to attend the sale.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

on one occasion

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Mother Stina did not go into the house, but remained in the yard, as did most of the people who had come to attend the sale.

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

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Mother Stina did not go into the house, but remained in the yard, as did most of the people who had come to attend the sale.

possessing material wealth

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

a particular instance of selling

From this reading Mother Stina did not go into the house, but remained in the yard, as did most of the people who had come to attend the sale.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

a large sawing machine

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

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

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

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

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

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

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

precisely as stated

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

at the time that

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

which person or people

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Sven Persson will not forget that he was once a poor goose boy on this farm," she reflected; "and that it was Big Ingmar who first took him in hand and gave him a start in life."

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading There was some one outside the corporation who wished to buy the place; it was the rich district judge, Berger Sven Persson.

an established custom

From this reading She sat down on a pile of boards, and began to glance about her very carefully, as one is wont to do when taking a last look at some beloved spot.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mother Stina felt that such an arrangement would be better for Ingmar, as Sven Persson was a generous man, who would surely let him keep the sawmill.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Mother Stina did not go into the house, but remained in the yard, as did most of the people who had come to attend the sale.