a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Guro Granlien was not the first girl who opened her eyes wide on that account.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The captain knew the district in and out, forwards and backwards, as he expressed it.
any thing at all
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The captain knew the district in and out, forwards and backwards, as he expressed it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Guro looked with great, staring eyes at the captain.
backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading The captain knew the district in and out, forwards and backwards, as he expressed it.
betrothals
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From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Guro looked with great, staring eyes at the captain.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
conscriptsnounUS /ˈkɑːnskrɪpts/
plural of “conscript” — someone who is drafted into military service
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could he know that?
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The captain knew the district in and out, forwards and backwards, as he expressed it.
communicated in words
From this reading The captain knew the district in and out, forwards and backwards, as he expressed it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Guro looked with great, staring eyes at the captain.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Guro Granlien was not the first girl who opened her eyes wide on that account.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
forwardsadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdz/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The captain knew the district in and out, forwards and backwards, as he expressed it.
a young female
From this reading Guro Granlien was not the first girl who opened her eyes wide on that account.
Granlien
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From this reading Guro Granlien was not the first girl who opened her eyes wide on that account.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Guro looked with great, staring eyes at the captain.
Guro
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From this reading Guro looked with great, staring eyes at the captain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How could he know that?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Guro Granlien was not the first girl who opened her eyes wide on that account.
How
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From this reading How could he know that?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The captain knew the district in and out, forwards and backwards, as he expressed it.
inconceivablyadverb
to an inconceivable degree
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The captain knew the district in and out, forwards and backwards, as he expressed it.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The captain knew the district in and out, forwards and backwards, as he expressed it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How could he know that?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Guro looked with great, staring eyes at the captain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Guro Granlien was not the first girl who opened her eyes wide on that account.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Guro Granlien was not the first girl who opened her eyes wide on that account.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Guro Granlien was not the first girl who opened her eyes wide on that account.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The captain knew the district in and out, forwards and backwards, as he expressed it.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Guro looked with great, staring eyes at the captain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How could he know that?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Guro looked with great, staring eyes at the captain.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Guro Granlien was not the first girl who opened her eyes wide on that account.
weddingsnounUS /ˈwedɪŋz/
plural of “wedding” — the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
which person or people
From this reading Guro Granlien was not the first girl who opened her eyes wide on that account.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Guro Granlien was not the first girl who opened her eyes wide on that account.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Guro looked with great, staring eyes at the captain.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had an inconceivably keen scent for contemplated farm trades, weddings, betrothals, and anything of the kind that concerned the young conscripts.
