1867
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From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He spoke with a quiet self-possession and a pithy incisiveness which were altogether phenomenal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He spoke with a quiet self-possession and a pithy incisiveness which were altogether phenomenal.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There was none of the crudity of a provincial dither in his manners or his appearance.
ArchernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
baccalaureatenounUS /ˌbækəˈlɔːriət/
a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
Boyesen
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From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
celebratingverbUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
clear-cutadjectiveUS /ˈklɪrkʌt/
clearly or sharply defined to the mind
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
coast-town
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From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
cruditynoun
a wild or unrefined state
From this reading There was none of the crudity of a provincial dither in his manners or his appearance.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
distinguished-looking
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From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
ditherverbUS /ˈdɪðər/
act nervously; be undecided; be uncertain
From this reading There was none of the crudity of a provincial dither in his manners or his appearance.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spoke with a quiet self-possession and a pithy incisiveness which were altogether phenomenal.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was none of the crudity of a provincial dither in his manners or his appearance.
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From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
incisivenessnoun
keenness and forcefulness of thought or expression or intellect
From this reading He spoke with a quiet self-possession and a pithy incisiveness which were altogether phenomenal.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
Kielland
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From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
social deportment
From this reading There was none of the crudity of a provincial dither in his manners or his appearance.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
not one, and not any
From this reading There was none of the crudity of a provincial dither in his manners or his appearance.
NorwaynounUS /ˈnɔːrweɪ/
a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was none of the crudity of a provincial dither in his manners or his appearance.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
phenomenaladjectiveUS /fəˈnɑːmənəl/
of or relating to a phenomenon
From this reading He spoke with a quiet self-possession and a pithy incisiveness which were altogether phenomenal.
pithyadjectiveUS /ˈpɪθi/
concise and full of meaning
From this reading He spoke with a quiet self-possession and a pithy incisiveness which were altogether phenomenal.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading There was none of the crudity of a provincial dither in his manners or his appearance.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He spoke with a quiet self-possession and a pithy incisiveness which were altogether phenomenal.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading He spoke with a quiet self-possession and a pithy incisiveness which were altogether phenomenal.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke with a quiet self-possession and a pithy incisiveness which were altogether phenomenal.
Stavangernoun
a port city in southwestern Norway; center for shipbuilding industry
From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was none of the crudity of a provincial dither in his manners or his appearance.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
vociferouslyadverbUS /vəˈsɪfərəsli/
in a vociferous manner
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He spoke with a quiet self-possession and a pithy incisiveness which were altogether phenomenal.
which person or people
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “That young man will be heard from one of these days,” was the unanimous verdict of those who listened to his clear-cut and finished sentences, and noted the maturity of his opinions.
William
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From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The orator on this occasion was a tall, handsome, distinguished-looking young man named Alexander Kielland, from the little coast-town of Stavanger.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Translated From The Norwegian By William Archer With An Introduction By H. H. Boyesen In June, 1867, about a hundred enthusiastic youths were vociferously celebrating the attainment of the baccalaureate degree at the University of Norway.
