used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading He had a low forehead, prominent eyes, a round face, smooth hair, combed straight down, and colossal limbs.
combedadjectiveUS /koʊmd/
(of hair) made tidy with a comb
From this reading He had a low forehead, prominent eyes, a round face, smooth hair, combed straight down, and colossal limbs.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
comrade's
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From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
having the place or position changed
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had a low forehead, prominent eyes, a round face, smooth hair, combed straight down, and colossal limbs.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
communicated in words
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had a low forehead, prominent eyes, a round face, smooth hair, combed straight down, and colossal limbs.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had a low forehead, prominent eyes, a round face, smooth hair, combed straight down, and colossal limbs.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
Fiordnoun
a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He had a low forehead, prominent eyes, a round face, smooth hair, combed straight down, and colossal limbs.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He had a low forehead, prominent eyes, a round face, smooth hair, combed straight down, and colossal limbs.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
immediately past
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading He had a low forehead, prominent eyes, a round face, smooth hair, combed straight down, and colossal limbs.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had a low forehead, prominent eyes, a round face, smooth hair, combed straight down, and colossal limbs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading He had a low forehead, prominent eyes, a round face, smooth hair, combed straight down, and colossal limbs.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
Ringkjoehing
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From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He had a low forehead, prominent eyes, a round face, smooth hair, combed straight down, and colossal limbs.
sandhills
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From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading He had a low forehead, prominent eyes, a round face, smooth hair, combed straight down, and colossal limbs.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
Stadil
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From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He had a low forehead, prominent eyes, a round face, smooth hair, combed straight down, and colossal limbs.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His companion was of more slender proportions, and evidently possessed less bodily strength; but he seemed active, and there was an expression of benevolence and honesty in his features that could not fail to inspire confidence in him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In this attitude his countenance expressed a sort of quiet contentment, which seemed never to have been disturbed by the storms of passion.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The one was painting a pair of oars, the other had stretched himself at full length along the bench near the well, and was resting his head idly on both his hands, while he watched his comrade's work.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One summer afternoon, two young fishermen were together before the door of one of the last cottages which are situated between the sandhills near Stadil Fiord, in the district of Ringkjoehing.
