Chapter VIII

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

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

not being in a specified place

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Lars answered him thoroughly on the last point, and then added:

past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

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

From this reading Lars answered him thoroughly on the last point, and then added:

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Lars answered him thoroughly on the last point, and then added:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The straw which long had been in brisk motion suddenly became still.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

past form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

the two together, not just one

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

quick and energetic

From this reading The straw which long had been in brisk motion suddenly became still.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

plural of “control” — power to direct or determine

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

a social unit living together

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

in addition

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

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

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

the father of your father or mother

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

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

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

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

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

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

From this reading Lars answered him thoroughly on the last point, and then added:

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

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

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

From this reading The straw which long had been in brisk motion suddenly became still.

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

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

and nothing more

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

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

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

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

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

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

From this reading Lars answered him thoroughly on the last point, and then added:

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

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

immediately past

From this reading Lars answered him thoroughly on the last point, and then added:

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

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

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

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 The straw which long had been in brisk motion suddenly became still.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading The straw which long had been in brisk motion suddenly became still.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

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

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lars answered him thoroughly on the last point, and then added:

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

a local church community

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

belonging to or inherited from one's father

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Lars answered him thoroughly on the last point, and then added:

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

with speed

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

not in physical motion

From this reading The straw which long had been in brisk motion suddenly became still.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading The straw which long had been in brisk motion suddenly became still.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The straw which long had been in brisk motion suddenly became still.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

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

From this reading Lars answered him thoroughly on the last point, and then added:

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Lars answered him thoroughly on the last point, and then added:

a special situation

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Lars answered him thoroughly on the last point, and then added:

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

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

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

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

at the time that

From this reading The first shot was aimed at the fact that Knud’s powerful grandfather had saved the gard for Lars’s paternal grandfather, when the latter, on his part, was absent on a little excursion to the penitentiary.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

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

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”

which person or people

From this reading Knud answered quickly: “I do not know whether he who has just spoken has been least benefited by this family--both by the dead and by him who now lives.”

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

From this reading “However, one thing and another lead me to doubt whether this parish is managed for the sake of the living or the dead; furthermore, whether it is the love and hatred of a single family which controls matters here, or the good of the whole.”