Chapter IX

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

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

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

later than; following

From this reading The merry harvest season had passed soon after Valdemar and Karl had arrived.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

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

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The merry harvest season had passed soon after Valdemar and Karl had arrived.

on or to one side

From this reading They remembered how the harvesters had laid aside the last sheaf, decorated it with flowers and ribbons, and carried it in procession.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

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

From this reading They remembered how the harvesters had laid aside the last sheaf, decorated it with flowers and ribbons, and carried it in procession.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading They remembered how the harvesters had laid aside the last sheaf, decorated it with flowers and ribbons, and carried it in procession.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

offering fun and gaiety

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading They remembered how the harvesters had laid aside the last sheaf, decorated it with flowers and ribbons, and carried it in procession.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

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

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

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

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

only a very short time before

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading The merry harvest season had passed soon after Valdemar and Karl had arrived.

plural of “harvester” — someone who helps to gather the harvest

From this reading They remembered how the harvesters had laid aside the last sheaf, decorated it with flowers and ribbons, and carried it in procession.

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

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

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

From this reading They remembered how the harvesters had laid aside the last sheaf, decorated it with flowers and ribbons, and carried it in procession.

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

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They remembered how the harvesters had laid aside the last sheaf, decorated it with flowers and ribbons, and carried it in procession.

possessive form of “karen” — the Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Thailand and Burmese borderlands

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

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

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

set down according to a plan

From this reading They remembered how the harvesters had laid aside the last sheaf, decorated it with flowers and ribbons, and carried it in procession.

immediately past

From this reading They remembered how the harvesters had laid aside the last sheaf, decorated it with flowers and ribbons, and carried it in procession.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

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 A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

the force of workers available

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading The merry harvest season had passed soon after Valdemar and Karl had arrived.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The merry harvest season had passed soon after Valdemar and Karl had arrived.

a country person

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading They remembered how the harvesters had laid aside the last sheaf, decorated it with flowers and ribbons, and carried it in procession.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading They remembered how the harvesters had laid aside the last sheaf, decorated it with flowers and ribbons, and carried it in procession.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading They remembered how the harvesters had laid aside the last sheaf, decorated it with flowers and ribbons, and carried it in procession.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The merry harvest season had passed soon after Valdemar and Karl had arrived.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing

From this reading They remembered how the harvesters had laid aside the last sheaf, decorated it with flowers and ribbons, and carried it in procession.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

in the near future

From this reading The merry harvest season had passed soon after Valdemar and Karl had arrived.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They remembered how the harvesters had laid aside the last sheaf, decorated it with flowers and ribbons, and carried it in procession.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

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

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

precisely as stated

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

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

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

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

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading A DANISH PEASANT WEDDING KAREN'S fair skin was tanned so many shades darker than her flaxen locks that Valdemar and Karl hardly knew her.

at the time that

From this reading Then had followed the great _Höst Gilde_, or Harvest Feast, a very festive function when sturdy men and rosy-cheeked maidens danced hand-in-hand.

in or at the place that

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Far down on the delightful _Vesterhavet_,[24] on the sandy little island of Fanö, she had spent the happy summer-time with her mother and Aunt Amalia, first at the seashore, and later on the great farm of Peder Sörensen, near Nordby, where, most of the time, she had played out of doors in the sun and wind.