Chapter IV

(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 So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

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

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

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

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading For it had not taken Fru Ingemann long to decide that Uncle Oscar's plan for the summer was best.

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

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

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From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

dearly loved

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading For it had not taken Fru Ingemann long to decide that Uncle Oscar's plan for the summer was best.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe; consists of the mainland of Jutland and many islands between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

well in the past; former

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

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

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

without deviation

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

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

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

agreeably diverting

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

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

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

the act of departing

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

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

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

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

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

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

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

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

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

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

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

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

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

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

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For it had not taken Fru Ingemann long to decide that Uncle Oscar's plan for the summer was best.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

peninsula in northern Europe that forms the continental part of Denmark and a northern part of Germany

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Thailand and Burmese borderlands

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

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

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

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

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading For it had not taken Fru Ingemann long to decide that Uncle Oscar's plan for the summer was best.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

come together

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

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

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

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

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For it had not taken Fru Ingemann long to decide that Uncle Oscar's plan for the summer was best.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

possessive form of “oscar” — an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading For it had not taken Fru Ingemann long to decide that Uncle Oscar's plan for the summer was best.

above and across; more than

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading For it had not taken Fru Ingemann long to decide that Uncle Oscar's plan for the summer was best.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

gathered for protruding fullness

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

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

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

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

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading For it had not taken Fru Ingemann long to decide that Uncle Oscar's plan for the summer was best.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading For it had not taken Fru Ingemann long to decide that Uncle Oscar's plan for the summer was best.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

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

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

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

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

in the direction of

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

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From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

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

From this reading For it had not taken Fru Ingemann long to decide that Uncle Oscar's plan for the summer was best.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading UP THE SOUND TO HAMLET'S CASTLE "MOTHER dear, how fine and cool the sea-breeze feels!" exclaimed Valdemar, as the little Sound steamer puffed along over the bright Baltic waves, past the big merchant-ships on the blue Sound, making many stops on its way up towards historic old Elsinore, the spot made famous by Shakespeare.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

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

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.

plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Summer days are long, but few, in Denmark,--the winters cold and stormy,--and Karen and Valdemar needed the trip as much as did Karl, she told herself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Uncle Oscar had departed three days before, going directly to the Jutland Park, to begin preparations for the entertaining of the thousands of loyal Danish-American visitors, expected to arrive in time for the Fourth celebration, and Fru Ingemann had given him her promise to meet him there, with the three children, for that great event.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading So the little party of four were already on their way north, to see for themselves all the wonders and beauties of Jutland, of which Karl's father had been telling them.