used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Elsa came in with two little packages in her hand.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
Elsa
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From this reading Elsa came in with two little packages in her hand.
Elsa's
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From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Gull, who had a strong taste for gossip, had not left that particular unmentioned.
GullverbUS /ɡʌl/
make a fool or dupe of
From this reading Gull, who had a strong taste for gossip, had not left that particular unmentioned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Elsa came in with two little packages in her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elsa came in with two little packages in her hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
hymnsnounUS /hɪmz/
plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
Johanson
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From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading LED TO THE LIGHT.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Gull, who had a strong taste for gossip, had not left that particular unmentioned.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading LED TO THE LIGHT.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gull, who had a strong taste for gossip, had not left that particular unmentioned.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Elsa came in with two little packages in her hand.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Gull, who had a strong taste for gossip, had not left that particular unmentioned.
paupernounUS /ˈpɔːpər/
a person who is very poor
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
poorhousenounUS /ˈpuːrhaʊs/
an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
psalm-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Gull, who had a strong taste for gossip, had not left that particular unmentioned.
SwedishadjectiveUS /ˈswiːdɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
carry out
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Gull, who had a strong taste for gossip, had not left that particular unmentioned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LED TO THE LIGHT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LED TO THE LIGHT.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Elsa came in with two little packages in her hand.
unmentioned
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From this reading Gull, who had a strong taste for gossip, had not left that particular unmentioned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little Elsa's errand to Johanson was to take to him a small pocket "psalm-book" (as the Swedish book for the services and hymns is called).
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was well known in the poorhouse and parish that the stranger pauper had a Bible, and read it too, at least for five minutes every day.
which person or people
From this reading Gull, who had a strong taste for gossip, had not left that particular unmentioned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elsa came in with two little packages in her hand.
