used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another time he held a large silver salver before the eyes of Back-Kaisa.
in addition
From this reading The goldsmith and his wife were also enjoying themselves, but in a different way.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The clerks sniggered and joked among themselves, having fun at his expense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The clerks sniggered and joked among themselves, having fun at his expense.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another time he held a large silver salver before the eyes of Back-Kaisa.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
Back-Kaisa
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From this reading Another time he held a large silver salver before the eyes of Back-Kaisa.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Another time he held a large silver salver before the eyes of Back-Kaisa.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The goldsmith and his wife were also enjoying themselves, but in a different way.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The clerks sniggered and joked among themselves, having fun at his expense.
Deanerynoun
the official residence of a dean
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The goldsmith and his wife were also enjoying themselves, but in a different way.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading “The Giant of Åsbergen doesn’t dine off finer plate--eh, Kaisa?” he said.
doesn't
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From this reading “The Giant of Åsbergen doesn’t dine off finer plate--eh, Kaisa?” he said.
eh
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From this reading “The Giant of Åsbergen doesn’t dine off finer plate--eh, Kaisa?” he said.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The goldsmith and his wife were also enjoying themselves, but in a different way.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The clerks sniggered and joked among themselves, having fun at his expense.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Another time he held a large silver salver before the eyes of Back-Kaisa.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading “The Giant of Åsbergen doesn’t dine off finer plate--eh, Kaisa?” he said.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The clerks sniggered and joked among themselves, having fun at his expense.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading “The Giant of Åsbergen doesn’t dine off finer plate--eh, Kaisa?” he said.
goldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading The goldsmith and his wife were also enjoying themselves, but in a different way.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The clerks sniggered and joked among themselves, having fun at his expense.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Another time he held a large silver salver before the eyes of Back-Kaisa.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
jokedverbUS /dʒoʊkt/
past form of “joke” — tell a joke; speak humorously
From this reading The clerks sniggered and joked among themselves, having fun at his expense.
Kaisa
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From this reading “The Giant of Åsbergen doesn’t dine off finer plate--eh, Kaisa?” he said.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Another time he held a large silver salver before the eyes of Back-Kaisa.
Lovisa
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From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another time he held a large silver salver before the eyes of Back-Kaisa.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “The Giant of Åsbergen doesn’t dine off finer plate--eh, Kaisa?” he said.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading “The Giant of Åsbergen doesn’t dine off finer plate--eh, Kaisa?” he said.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The Giant of Åsbergen doesn’t dine off finer plate--eh, Kaisa?” he said.
salvernoun
a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
From this reading Another time he held a large silver salver before the eyes of Back-Kaisa.
express in words
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Another time he held a large silver salver before the eyes of Back-Kaisa.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
sniggered
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From this reading The clerks sniggered and joked among themselves, having fun at his expense.
Sunne
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From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The clerks sniggered and joked among themselves, having fun at his expense.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Another time he held a large silver salver before the eyes of Back-Kaisa.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The goldsmith and his wife were also enjoying themselves, but in a different way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The goldsmith and his wife were also enjoying themselves, but in a different way.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The goldsmith and his wife were also enjoying themselves, but in a different way.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading “I say, Lovisa, this is worse than at the Deanery in Sunne!” he remarked to his sister.
Åsbergen
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From this reading “The Giant of Åsbergen doesn’t dine off finer plate--eh, Kaisa?” he said.
