used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
anew
From this reading Not so Ulrik Frederik; for he had again become enamored of his wife.
Aggershus
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From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
subject to appointment
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Not so Ulrik Frederik; for he had again become enamored of his wife.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
ceremoniousadjective
characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
well in the past; former
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
wanted intensely
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
enamoredadjectiveUS /eˈnæmərd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading Not so Ulrik Frederik; for he had again become enamored of his wife.
apart from; not including
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
set up or found
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
Frederik
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From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
Grubbe
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From this reading Marie Grubbe went with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Marie Grubbe went with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
ten 10s
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
Marie
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From this reading Marie Grubbe went with him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
not any; not one
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
NorwaynounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
sixty-fouradjective
being four more than sixty
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
Ulrik
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From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
unalterableadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːltərəbəl/
not capable of being changed or altered
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
ViceroynounUS /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/
governor of a country or province who rules as the representative of his or her king or sovereign
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For a year or more after they had moved to Aggershus, things went on much in the same way, and Marie, for her part, desired no change.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Marie Grubbe went with him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The relation between them had not improved, except in so far as the lack of mutual understanding and mutual love had, as it were, been accepted by both as an unalterable fact, and found expression in the extremely ceremonious manner they had adopted toward each other.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Not so Ulrik Frederik; for he had again become enamored of his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Marie Grubbe went with him.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In January of sixteen hundred and sixty-four, Ulrik Frederik was appointed Viceroy of Norway, and in the beginning of April the same year, he departed for his post.
