used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two years had passed since that evening, and the greater part of a third.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Magnhild was quite as thoroughly accustomed to the new daily routine as she had been to the old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two years had passed since that evening, and the greater part of a third.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Magnhild was quite as thoroughly accustomed to the new daily routine as she had been to the old.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Magnhild was quite as thoroughly accustomed to the new daily routine as she had been to the old.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His coming was called the "priestly visitation."
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading During the day the priest visited at the captain's, or the custom-house officer's, or at the home of the chief of police.
a person who is in charge
From this reading During the day the priest visited at the captain's, or the custom-house officer's, or at the home of the chief of police.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading His coming was called the "priestly visitation."
custom-house
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From this reading During the day the priest visited at the captain's, or the custom-house officer's, or at the home of the chief of police.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Magnhild was quite as thoroughly accustomed to the new daily routine as she had been to the old.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the day the priest visited at the captain's, or the custom-house officer's, or at the home of the chief of police.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the day the priest visited at the captain's, or the custom-house officer's, or at the home of the chief of police.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Two years had passed since that evening, and the greater part of a third.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Two years had passed since that evening, and the greater part of a third.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two years had passed since that evening, and the greater part of a third.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His coming was called the "priestly visitation."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
Magnhild
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Magnhild was quite as thoroughly accustomed to the new daily routine as she had been to the old.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Magnhild was quite as thoroughly accustomed to the new daily routine as she had been to the old.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two years had passed since that evening, and the greater part of a third.
officer'snounUS /ˈɔːfɪsərz/
possessive form of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading During the day the priest visited at the captain's, or the custom-house officer's, or at the home of the chief of police.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Magnhild was quite as thoroughly accustomed to the new daily routine as she had been to the old.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Two years had passed since that evening, and the greater part of a third.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two years had passed since that evening, and the greater part of a third.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading During the day the priest visited at the captain's, or the custom-house officer's, or at the home of the chief of police.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
priestlyadjectiveUS /ˈpriːstli/
associated with the priesthood or priests
From this reading His coming was called the "priestly visitation."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Magnhild was quite as thoroughly accustomed to the new daily routine as she had been to the old.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Magnhild was quite as thoroughly accustomed to the new daily routine as she had been to the old.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Magnhild was quite as thoroughly accustomed to the new daily routine as she had been to the old.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Two years had passed since that evening, and the greater part of a third.
Skarlie
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From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two years had passed since that evening, and the greater part of a third.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two years had passed since that evening, and the greater part of a third.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Two years had passed since that evening, and the greater part of a third.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Magnhild was quite as thoroughly accustomed to the new daily routine as she had been to the old.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Magnhild was quite as thoroughly accustomed to the new daily routine as she had been to the old.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years had passed since that evening, and the greater part of a third.
under normal conditions
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
visitationnounUS /ˌvɪzɪˈteɪʃən/
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
From this reading His coming was called the "priestly visitation."
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Magnhild was quite as thoroughly accustomed to the new daily routine as she had been to the old.
at the time that
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
workshopnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːp/
small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The priest visited her three or four times a year; he slept in the room over the workshop usually occupied by Skarlie when he was at home.
a late time of life
From this reading Two years had passed since that evening, and the greater part of a third.
