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The Bridal March

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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[The Bridal March _(Brude-Slaatten) was written in Christiania in 1872.
It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.
In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.
It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.
Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.
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The Bridal March

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of The Bridal March is here in full — 1117 sentences across 224 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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[The Bridal March _(Brude-Slaatten) was written in Christiania in 1872.
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It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.
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In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.
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It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.
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Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.
/ʌv ðə tuːnz ənd ˈmɑːrtʃɪz əˈskraɪbd tuː hɪm sʌm ɑːr sed tuː hæv bɪn ˌɪnˈspaɪərd baɪ ðə troʊlz wʌn hiː hɜːrd frʌm ðə ˈdevəl hɪmˈself əˈnʌðər hiː meɪd tuː seɪv hɪz laɪf siː siː/

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Andersen noun US /ˈændərsən/

a Danish author remembered for his fairy stories (1805-1875)

From this reading “It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.”

Copenhagen noun US /ˈkoʊpənheɪɡən/

the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand

From this reading “It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.”

Dag noun US /dæɡ/

10 grams

From this reading “It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.”

fiddler noun US /ˈfɪdələr/

a musician who plays the violin

From this reading “It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.”

legendary adjective US /ˈledʒənderi/

so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend

From this reading “It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.”

Norway noun US /ˈnɔːrweɪ/

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

From this reading “It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.”

Norwegian noun US /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/

a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading “In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.”

Trolls noun US /troʊlz/

plural of “troll” — (Scandanavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains

From this reading “Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.”

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1872

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From this reading [The Bridal March _(Brude-Slaatten) was written in Christiania in 1872.

1873

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From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

1877

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From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

1893

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From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

AndersennounUS /ˈændərsən/

a Danish author remembered for his fairy stories (1805-1875)

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/

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

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

Bjoernson's

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From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

BridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading [The Bridal March _(Brude-Slaatten) was written in Christiania in 1872.

Brude-Slaatten

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From this reading [The Bridal March _(Brude-Slaatten) was written in Christiania in 1872.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

cnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/

a period of 100 years

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

Christianianoun

the capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast

From this reading [The Bridal March _(Brude-Slaatten) was written in Christiania in 1872.

collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/

brought together in one place

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

composedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpoʊzd/

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

CopenhagennounUS /ˈkoʊpənheɪɡən/

the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

DagnounUS /dæɡ/

10 grams

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

DaynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

devilnounUS /ˈdevəl/

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

EnnounUS /en/

half the width of an em

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

fiddlernounUS /ˈfɪdələr/

a musician who plays the violin

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

HansnounUS /hɑːns/

plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

high-lying

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From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

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

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading [The Bridal March _(Brude-Slaatten) was written in Christiania in 1872.

inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

legendaryadjectiveUS /ˈledʒənderi/

so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading [The Bridal March _(Brude-Slaatten) was written in Christiania in 1872.

marchesnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/

a region in central Italy

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

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 It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/

a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

Nyt

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From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/

in an original manner

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/

an artist who paints

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

personagenoun

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

republished

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From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

saveprepositionUS /seɪv/

except for; apart from

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

someadjectiveUS /sʌm/

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

talesnounUS /teɪlz/

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading [The Bridal March _(Brude-Slaatten) was written in Christiania in 1872.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

Tidemand

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From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

Tidsscrift

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From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

TrollsnounUS /troʊlz/

plural of “troll” — (Scandanavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

tunesnounUS /tuːnz/

plural of “tune” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading Of the tunes and marches ascribed to him, some are said to have been inspired by the Trolls, one he heard from the devil himself, another he made to save his life, &c., &c.

valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading [The Bridal March _(Brude-Slaatten) was written in Christiania in 1872.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading In November 1873, a small edition was published in separate form, and this was followed by an illustrated issue, of which a second edition appeared in 1877._ The Bridal March _was originally composed as the text to four designs by the Norwegian painter, Tidemand.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading It was dedicated to Hans Christian Andersen._ One Day _(En Dag) was originally issued in the Norwegian Magazine "Nyt Tidsscrift," late in 1893; and was republished in a volume of short stories during the following year._ THE BRIDAL MARCH There lived last century, in one of the high-lying inland valleys of Norway, a fiddler, who has become in some degree a legendary personage.

writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading [The Bridal March _(Brude-Slaatten) was written in Christiania in 1872.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was originally published in the second volume of the first popular edition of Bjoernson's collected tales, issued in Copenhagen in that year.

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