Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

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

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

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

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

of short duration or distance

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

an occurrence of something

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

a period of 100 years

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

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From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

without doubt or question

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

carefully weighed

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

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

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

divisible by two

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

many times at short intervals

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

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From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

A magical spirit of immense power, often confined within an oil lamp or ring and bound to serve its master.

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

a person of German nationality

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832)

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

highest in quality

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

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

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

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

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

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

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

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

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

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 Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

(Norse mythology) trickster; god of discord and mischief; contrived death of Balder and was overcome by Thor

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

and nothing more

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

not any; not one

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

(Norse mythology) ruler of the Aesir; supreme god of war and poetry and knowledge and wisdom (for which he gave an eye) and husband of Frigg; identified with the Teutonic Wotan

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

on one occasion

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

and nothing more

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

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From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

above and across; more than

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

have sovereign power

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

unusual or striking

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

the peninsula in northern Europe occupied by Norway and Sweden

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

something that follows something else

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

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From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

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

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

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

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

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

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

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

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

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

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Tegner's "Frithiof Saga" has been translated once at least into every European tongue, and some twenty times into English and German.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

precisely as stated

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

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

From this reading As is so frequently the case with these ancient tales, the story begins with Haloge (Loki), who came north with Odin, and began to reign over northern Norway, which from him was called Halogaland.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Although Tegner has chosen for his theme the Frithiof saga only, we find that that tale is the sequel to the older but less interesting Thorsten saga, of which we give here a very brief outline, merely to enable the reader to understand clearly every allusion in the more modern poem.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

which person or people

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

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

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Goethe spoke of the work with the greatest enthusiasm, and the tale, which gives a matchless picture of the life of our heathen ancestors in the North, drew similar praise from Longfellow, who considered it to be one of the most remarkable productions of his century.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Bishop Tegner Probably no writer of the nineteenth century did so much to awaken interest in the literary treasures of Scandinavia as Bishop Esaias Tegner, whom a Swedish author characterised as, "that mighty Genie who organises even disorder."