used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
Antichristnoun
(Christianity) the adversary of Christ (or Christianity) mentioned in the New Testament; the Antichrist will rule the world until overthrown by the Second Coming of Christ
From this reading The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
astrayadverbUS /əˈstreɪ/
away from the right path or direction
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
author'snounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
autobiographynounUS /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
a biography of yourself
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
Berling
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From this reading The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
courageouslyadverbUS /kərˈeɪdʒəsli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
CroftnounUS /krɔːft/
a small farm worked by a crofter
From this reading The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
embodiedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɑːdid/
possessing or existing in bodily form
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
etc
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From this reading The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This writer's romantic style is most marked, perhaps, in her first successful work, "Gösta Berling."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
a young female
From this reading The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
destroyed or killed
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
Gösta
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From this reading The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
How
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From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
InvisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This writer's romantic style is most marked, perhaps, in her first successful work, "Gösta Berling."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
Lagerlöf
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From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
LinksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading This writer's romantic style is most marked, perhaps, in her first successful work, "Gösta Berling."
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
MiraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This writer's romantic style is most marked, perhaps, in her first successful work, "Gösta Berling."
NaturalismnounUS /ˈnætʃərəlɪzəm/
(philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
by chance
From this reading This writer's romantic style is most marked, perhaps, in her first successful work, "Gösta Berling."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
ReadersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
RealismnounUS /ˈriːəlɪzəm/
the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
redemptiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈdemptɪv/
of or relating to or resulting in redemption
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading This writer's romantic style is most marked, perhaps, in her first successful work, "Gösta Berling."
RomanticismnounUS /roʊˈmæntəsɪzəm/
impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
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 The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This writer's romantic style is most marked, perhaps, in her first successful work, "Gösta Berling."
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading This writer's romantic style is most marked, perhaps, in her first successful work, "Gösta Berling."
Swanston
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From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
SwedishadjectiveUS /ˈswiːdɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Girl From the Marsh Croft Author of "The Story of Gösta Berling," "The Miracles of Antichrist," "Invisible Links," etc.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
Velma
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From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
which person or people
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading In "The Girl from the Marsh Croft" Miss Lagerlöf has courageously chosen a girl who had gone astray as the heroine of her love story, making her innate honesty and goodness the redemptive qualities which win for her the love of an honest man and the respect and esteem of all.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This writer's romantic style is most marked, perhaps, in her first successful work, "Gösta Berling."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _Translated from the Swedish_ By Velma Swanston Howard Readers of Miss Lagerlöf will observe that in this, her latest book, "The Girl from the Marsh Croft," the Swedish author has abandoned her former world of Romanticism and has entered the field of Naturalism and Realism.
writer'snounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
possessive form of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading This writer's romantic style is most marked, perhaps, in her first successful work, "Gösta Berling."
a late time of life
From this reading How "The Story of Gösta Berling" grew, and the years required to perfect it, is told in the author's unique literary autobiography, "The Story of a Story," which is embodied in the present volume.
