Chapter X

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From this reading "Welcome! and _Glaedelig Jul_!"[29] called out both Grandfather and Grandmother Ingemann, who, in spite of the cold, had appeared on the door-step as the sleigh drew up.

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

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

(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 Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

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From this reading "_Glaedelig Jul!_" cried Valdemar and Karen, kissing their dear grandparents, as Fru Ingemann introduced Aunt Amalia and cousin Karl.

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

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

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

From this reading "Welcome! and _Glaedelig Jul_!"[29] called out both Grandfather and Grandmother Ingemann, who, in spite of the cold, had appeared on the door-step as the sleigh drew up.

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

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

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

From this reading "_Glaedelig Jul!_" cried Valdemar and Karen, kissing their dear grandparents, as Fru Ingemann introduced Aunt Amalia and cousin Karl.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

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

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "Welcome! and _Glaedelig Jul_!"[29] called out both Grandfather and Grandmother Ingemann, who, in spite of the cold, had appeared on the door-step as the sleigh drew up.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

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

From this reading "Welcome! and _Glaedelig Jul_!"[29] called out both Grandfather and Grandmother Ingemann, who, in spite of the cold, had appeared on the door-step as the sleigh drew up.

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

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

give encouragement to

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

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 "Welcome! and _Glaedelig Jul_!"[29] called out both Grandfather and Grandmother Ingemann, who, in spite of the cold, had appeared on the door-step as the sleigh drew up.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading "_Glaedelig Jul!_" cried Valdemar and Karen, kissing their dear grandparents, as Fru Ingemann introduced Aunt Amalia and cousin Karl.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "_Glaedelig Jul!_" cried Valdemar and Karen, kissing their dear grandparents, as Fru Ingemann introduced Aunt Amalia and cousin Karl.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

dearly loved

From this reading "_Glaedelig Jul!_" cried Valdemar and Karen, kissing their dear grandparents, as Fru Ingemann introduced Aunt Amalia and cousin Karl.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

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

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

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

From this reading "Welcome! and _Glaedelig Jul_!"[29] called out both Grandfather and Grandmother Ingemann, who, in spite of the cold, had appeared on the door-step as the sleigh drew up.

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

From this reading "Welcome! and _Glaedelig Jul_!"[29] called out both Grandfather and Grandmother Ingemann, who, in spite of the cold, had appeared on the door-step as the sleigh drew up.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

very recently

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

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

From this reading "_Glaedelig Jul!_" cried Valdemar and Karen, kissing their dear grandparents, as Fru Ingemann introduced Aunt Amalia and cousin Karl.

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

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

plural of “gable” — the vertical triangular wall between the sloping ends of gable roof

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

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

From this reading "Welcome! and _Glaedelig Jul_!"[29] called out both Grandfather and Grandmother Ingemann, who, in spite of the cold, had appeared on the door-step as the sleigh drew up.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading "Welcome! and _Glaedelig Jul_!"[29] called out both Grandfather and Grandmother Ingemann, who, in spite of the cold, had appeared on the door-step as the sleigh drew up.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

plural of “grandparent” — a parent of your father or mother

From this reading "_Glaedelig Jul!_" cried Valdemar and Karen, kissing their dear grandparents, as Fru Ingemann introduced Aunt Amalia and cousin Karl.

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

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

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

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

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

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

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

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

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

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

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

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading "_Glaedelig Jul!_" cried Valdemar and Karen, kissing their dear grandparents, as Fru Ingemann introduced Aunt Amalia and cousin Karl.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

make a sound typical of metallic objects

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

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

From this reading "Welcome! and _Glaedelig Jul_!"[29] called out both Grandfather and Grandmother Ingemann, who, in spite of the cold, had appeared on the door-step as the sleigh drew up.

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

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

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

From this reading "_Glaedelig Jul!_" cried Valdemar and Karen, kissing their dear grandparents, as Fru Ingemann introduced Aunt Amalia and cousin Karl.

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

From this reading "_Glaedelig Jul!_" cried Valdemar and Karen, kissing their dear grandparents, as Fru Ingemann introduced Aunt Amalia and cousin Karl.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading "_Glaedelig Jul!_" cried Valdemar and Karen, kissing their dear grandparents, as Fru Ingemann introduced Aunt Amalia and cousin Karl.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

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

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

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 Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

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 Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

superlative of “odd” — not divisible by two

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

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

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

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

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

and nothing more

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

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

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading "Welcome! and _Glaedelig Jul_!"[29] called out both Grandfather and Grandmother Ingemann, who, in spite of the cold, had appeared on the door-step as the sleigh drew up.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

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

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

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

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

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

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

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

From this reading "Welcome! and _Glaedelig Jul_!"[29] called out both Grandfather and Grandmother Ingemann, who, in spite of the cold, had appeared on the door-step as the sleigh drew up.

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

From this reading "_Glaedelig Jul!_" cried Valdemar and Karen, kissing their dear grandparents, as Fru Ingemann introduced Aunt Amalia and cousin Karl.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

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

From this reading JUL-TIDE AT GRANDMOTHER INGEMANN'S A FRESHLY fallen, deep, feathery snow covered Odense on Christmas Eve, and the merry jingle of sleigh-bells was in the air, as the little Ingemann party reached Fyen's prosperous capital.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

a pedestrian who walks from place to place

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

accept gladly

From this reading "Welcome! and _Glaedelig Jul_!"[29] called out both Grandfather and Grandmother Ingemann, who, in spite of the cold, had appeared on the door-step as the sleigh drew up.

in or at the place that

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

which person or people

From this reading "Welcome! and _Glaedelig Jul_!"[29] called out both Grandfather and Grandmother Ingemann, who, in spite of the cold, had appeared on the door-step as the sleigh drew up.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

characteristic of or occurring in winter

From this reading Although it was only the middle of the wintry afternoon, darkness was fast gathering, and from many a window on their way a candle's soft glow shone out through the fluttering snow to guide the wayfarer to warmth and cheer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Grandmother Ingemann did not live within the town itself, but a long drive in a big sleigh brought her Christmas guests within sight of the great old house with its many gables--all of the oddest stairway design--where most of her long, happy life had been lived.