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 Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

possessing life

From this reading In Uldvig's Valley, in Hardanger, a young peasant of the name of Halgrim alone, of all the people who had died there, remained alive.

(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 In Uldvig's Valley, in Hardanger, a young peasant of the name of Halgrim alone, of all the people who had died there, remained alive.

Having no one else present.

From this reading In Uldvig's Valley, in Hardanger, a young peasant of the name of Halgrim alone, of all the people who had died there, remained alive.

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

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

travel up

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

dearly loved

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Less mournful, but not the less interesting for Susanna, was the old legend of Halgrim.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

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

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

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

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

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From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading In Uldvig's Valley, in Hardanger, a young peasant of the name of Halgrim alone, of all the people who had died there, remained alive.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

divisible by two

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

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

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Less mournful, but not the less interesting for Susanna, was the old legend of Halgrim.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

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

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

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

From this reading Less mournful, but not the less interesting for Susanna, was the old legend of Halgrim.

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

From this reading In Uldvig's Valley, in Hardanger, a young peasant of the name of Halgrim alone, of all the people who had died there, remained alive.

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

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

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

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

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

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

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

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Less mournful, but not the less interesting for Susanna, was the old legend of Halgrim.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

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

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading Less mournful, but not the less interesting for Susanna, was the old legend of Halgrim.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Less mournful, but not the less interesting for Susanna, was the old legend of Halgrim.

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

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

expressing sorrow

From this reading Less mournful, but not the less interesting for Susanna, was the old legend of Halgrim.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In Uldvig's Valley, in Hardanger, a young peasant of the name of Halgrim alone, of all the people who had died there, remained alive.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Less mournful, but not the less interesting for Susanna, was the old legend of Halgrim.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

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

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

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

From this reading Less mournful, but not the less interesting for Susanna, was the old legend of Halgrim.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

a course of conduct

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

a country person

From this reading In Uldvig's Valley, in Hardanger, a young peasant of the name of Halgrim alone, of all the people who had died there, remained alive.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading In Uldvig's Valley, in Hardanger, a young peasant of the name of Halgrim alone, of all the people who had died there, remained alive.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

densely populated

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading In Uldvig's Valley, in Hardanger, a young peasant of the name of Halgrim alone, of all the people who had died there, remained alive.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

try to get or reach

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

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

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

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

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

confined on all sides

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel

From this reading Less mournful, but not the less interesting for Susanna, was the old legend of Halgrim.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

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

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In Uldvig's Valley, in Hardanger, a young peasant of the name of Halgrim alone, of all the people who had died there, remained alive.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

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

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

two of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

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

From this reading In Uldvig's Valley, in Hardanger, a young peasant of the name of Halgrim alone, of all the people who had died there, remained alive.

up to a particular time

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading In Uldvig's Valley, in Hardanger, a young peasant of the name of Halgrim alone, of all the people who had died there, remained alive.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

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

From this reading Less mournful, but not the less interesting for Susanna, was the old legend of Halgrim.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

at the time that

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

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

From this reading He raised himself from the sick bed on which he lay surrounded by the dead, and went out in order to seek for living people.

which person or people

From this reading In Uldvig's Valley, in Hardanger, a young peasant of the name of Halgrim alone, of all the people who had died there, remained alive.

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

From this reading Stormannadauen (the Black Death) had raged through Norway, and cut off more than two-thirds of its population, and desolated whole extents of country and large populous districts.

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

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading Thus went she, even when the wind blew her silver hair around her wrinkled cheeks; thus she went until a merciful voice called the weary wanderer to ascend the path of heaven to rest and joy, in the arms of the beloved.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading In Uldvig's Valley, in Hardanger, a young peasant of the name of Halgrim alone, of all the people who had died there, remained alive.