Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

(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 And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

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

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

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

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

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

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

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

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

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

From this reading With one leap, Pelle was in the brew-house, knocking on the door of the maid’s room.

lacking funds

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

demanding attention

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading With one leap, Pelle was in the brew-house, knocking on the door of the maid’s room.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

an area adjacent to farm buildings

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

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

From this reading … And Lasse … yes, where was Father Lasse?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

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

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

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

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

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

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

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

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

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

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

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

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

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

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading With one leap, Pelle was in the brew-house, knocking on the door of the maid’s room.

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

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

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

From this reading … And Lasse … yes, where was Father Lasse?

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading With one leap, Pelle was in the brew-house, knocking on the door of the maid’s room.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

possessive form of “maid” — a female domestic

From this reading With one leap, Pelle was in the brew-house, knocking on the door of the maid’s room.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

the light of the Moon

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

not any; not one

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading With one leap, Pelle was in the brew-house, knocking on the door of the maid’s room.

on one occasion

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With one leap, Pelle was in the brew-house, knocking on the door of the maid’s room.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

above and across; more than

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

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

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading With one leap, Pelle was in the brew-house, knocking on the door of the maid’s room.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

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

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

extremely modest or shy

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

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

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

a very small spot

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

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

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

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

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

incapable of being controlled

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

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

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

in or at the place that

From this reading … And Lasse … yes, where was Father Lasse?

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

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading His whole existence passed before him, swaying above his head as before, and the earth itself seemed like a dark speck in the abysm of space.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And then the crying broke out from the house—big with destiny, to be heard all over the place, so that Kongstrup slunk away shamefaced, and the other grew angry and ungovernable.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The farmyard here was like a great cradle, which swayed and swayed in the uncertain moonlight, and now that Pelle had once quite surrendered himself to the past, there was no end to the memories of childhood that rose within him.

an affirmative

From this reading … And Lasse … yes, where was Father Lasse?