Chapter XX

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

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

anew

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

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

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

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

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

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

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

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

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading A ride on the tramway car cost ten thousand kronen, a pound of butter a hundred thousand.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading A ride on the tramway car cost ten thousand kronen, a pound of butter a hundred thousand.

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

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

the British cabinet minister responsible for finance

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

clothing in general

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

past form of “convene” — meet formally

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

argue with one another

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

divisible by two

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

an established custom

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

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

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

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

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.

past form of “hoot” — to utter a loud clamorous shout

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

ten 10s

From this reading A ride on the tramway car cost ten thousand kronen, a pound of butter a hundred thousand.

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

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

made timid or fearful as by threats

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

the basic unit of money in Norway

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

plural of “krone” — the basic unit of money in Norway

From this reading A ride on the tramway car cost ten thousand kronen, a pound of butter a hundred thousand.

plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

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

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

for more time

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.

not any; not one

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.

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

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A ride on the tramway car cost ten thousand kronen, a pound of butter a hundred thousand.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

above and across; more than

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading A ride on the tramway car cost ten thousand kronen, a pound of butter a hundred thousand.

so unreasonable as to invite derision

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading A ride on the tramway car cost ten thousand kronen, a pound of butter a hundred thousand.

move upward

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

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

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

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

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading A ride on the tramway car cost ten thousand kronen, a pound of butter a hundred thousand.

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

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When he spoke the awed silence of the old days did not prevail; instead, there were calls and loud remarks, even the galleries hooted occasionally, and the small Social-Democratic opposition no longer let itself be intimidated, but constantly joined in the debate.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading A ride on the tramway car cost ten thousand kronen, a pound of butter a hundred thousand.

the act of adding a tinge of color

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

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

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers

From this reading A ride on the tramway car cost ten thousand kronen, a pound of butter a hundred thousand.

not engaged in a gainful occupation

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.

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

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

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

From this reading In October, when bitterness, restlessness, and discontent were at their height, the National Assembly convened; the face of the Chancellor was care-worn and deeply lined.

at the time that

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A STORMY DEBATE When summer was over and autumn was tinting the leaves with its brilliant hues, the krone began to fall again, (as had become its habit,) and the cost of living to rise.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading Prices became preposterous, even the rich hesitated to buy new clothes; laborers, office workers, and even the unemployed made new demands.