Chapter XV

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

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

port city of Denmark in eastern Jutland

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

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

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

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

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She waved the wand once, and lo! she was carried by wheel and keel, over water and way, from the land of Sjæland to Lübeck town.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading She waved the wand once, and lo! she was carried by wheel and keel, over water and way, from the land of Sjæland to Lübeck town.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

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

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

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

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

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

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

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

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

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

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

of the present time and place

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

a projection or ridge that suggests a keel

From this reading She waved the wand once, and lo! she was carried by wheel and keel, over water and way, from the land of Sjæland to Lübeck town.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading She waved the wand once, and lo! she was carried by wheel and keel, over water and way, from the land of Sjæland to Lübeck town.

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

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

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

From this reading She waved the wand once, and lo! she was carried by wheel and keel, over water and way, from the land of Sjæland to Lübeck town.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

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

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

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

From this reading She waved the wand once, and lo! she was carried by wheel and keel, over water and way, from the land of Sjæland to Lübeck town.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

a female domestic

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

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

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

on one occasion

From this reading She waved the wand once, and lo! she was carried by wheel and keel, over water and way, from the land of Sjæland to Lübeck town.

the act of renovating and fitting out a ship

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

above and across; more than

From this reading She waved the wand once, and lo! she was carried by wheel and keel, over water and way, from the land of Sjæland to Lübeck town.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

the group following and attending to some important person

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

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

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

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

From this reading She waved the wand once, and lo! she was carried by wheel and keel, over water and way, from the land of Sjæland to Lübeck town.

a quantity of money

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

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

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.

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

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

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

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading She waved the wand once, and lo! she was carried by wheel and keel, over water and way, from the land of Sjæland to Lübeck town.

possessive form of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

a rod used by a magician or water diviner

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

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

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading She waved the wand once, and lo! she was carried by wheel and keel, over water and way, from the land of Sjæland to Lübeck town.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Indeed, it seemed to her that a veritable magic wand had been placed in her hands, and she longed like a child to wave it round and round and bring all the treasures of the earth to her feet.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading She waved the wand once, and lo! she was carried by wheel and keel, over water and way, from the land of Sjæland to Lübeck town.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She waved the wand once, and lo! she was carried by wheel and keel, over water and way, from the land of Sjæland to Lübeck town.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading She waved the wand once, and lo! she was carried by wheel and keel, over water and way, from the land of Sjæland to Lübeck town.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Her whole retinue consisted of the maid Lucie, whom she had persuaded her aunt to let her have, and a trader's coachman from Aarhus, for the real outfitting for her trip was to be done at Lübeck.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Her most immediate wish was to be far away from the towers of Copenhagen and the meadows of Tjele, from Erik Grubbe and Aunt Rigitze.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Marie Grubbe had never had money of her own, and the possession of a large sum gave her a sense of powers and possibilities without limit.