Andres
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From this reading Don’t you know that, Andres?” asked Bjerregrav.
at or in or to any place
From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Big as the sea is!”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Don’t you know that, Andres?” asked Bjerregrav.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Master Andres thought they stood on the bottom of the sea, far below the surface; but Uncle Jörgen said: “Nay!
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Big as the sea is!”
Bjerregrav
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From this reading Don’t you know that, Andres?” asked Bjerregrav.
the lower side of anything
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Master Andres thought they stood on the bottom of the sea, far below the surface; but Uncle Jörgen said: “Nay!
couldn't
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From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
Don't
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From this reading Don’t you know that, Andres?” asked Bjerregrav.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Master Andres thought they stood on the bottom of the sea, far below the surface; but Uncle Jörgen said: “Nay!
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
I've
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From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Big as the sea is!”
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
it's
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From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
Jörgen
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From this reading Master Andres thought they stood on the bottom of the sea, far below the surface; but Uncle Jörgen said: “Nay!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master Andres thought they stood on the bottom of the sea, far below the surface; but Uncle Jörgen said: “Nay!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
an old word for “no”
From this reading Master Andres thought they stood on the bottom of the sea, far below the surface; but Uncle Jörgen said: “Nay!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Master Andres thought they stood on the bottom of the sea, far below the surface; but Uncle Jörgen said: “Nay!
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
self-consciouslyadverb
in an uncomfortably self-conscious manner
From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Master Andres thought they stood on the bottom of the sea, far below the surface; but Uncle Jörgen said: “Nay!
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Master Andres thought they stood on the bottom of the sea, far below the surface; but Uncle Jörgen said: “Nay!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Don’t you know that, Andres?” asked Bjerregrav.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Master Andres thought they stood on the bottom of the sea, far below the surface; but Uncle Jörgen said: “Nay!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Master Andres thought they stood on the bottom of the sea, far below the surface; but Uncle Jörgen said: “Nay!
precisely as stated
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “I should very much like to know whether the different countries float on the water, or whether they stand firm on the bottom of the sea.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, it’s big, for I’ve been over the whole island,” said Bjerregrav self-consciously; “but I never got anywhere where I couldn’t see the sea.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Don’t you know that, Andres?” asked Bjerregrav.
