1872
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From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
1st
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From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Moreover it soon opened into the Zoological Gardens, which became his favourite place for walks.
for the reason that
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Moreover it soon opened into the Zoological Gardens, which became his favourite place for walks.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Moreover it soon opened into the Zoological Gardens, which became his favourite place for walks.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Moreover it soon opened into the Zoological Gardens, which became his favourite place for walks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Moreover it soon opened into the Zoological Gardens, which became his favourite place for walks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
Ladugärdslandet
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From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There was plenty of light and air.
MALCONTENTSnounUS /ˌmælkənˈtents/
plural of “malcontent” — a person who is discontented or disgusted
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover it soon opened into the Zoological Gardens, which became his favourite place for walks.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Moreover it soon opened into the Zoological Gardens, which became his favourite place for walks.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Moreover it soon opened into the Zoological Gardens, which became his favourite place for walks.
a full supply
From this reading There was plenty of light and air.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
in the near future
From this reading Moreover it soon opened into the Zoological Gardens, which became his favourite place for walks.
StockholmnounUS /ˈstɑːkhoʊlm/
the capital and largest city of Sweden; located in southern Sweden on the Baltic
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Always under the sway of sentiment, he chose this quarter of the town because he always used to walk there in his childhood on the 1st of May, and the High Street especially had something of a holiday air about it.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Moreover it soon opened into the Zoological Gardens, which became his favourite place for walks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
at the time that
From this reading AMONG THE MALCONTENTS (1872) When John came to Stockholm, he borrowed money in order to hire a room near the Ladugärdslandet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover it soon opened into the Zoological Gardens, which became his favourite place for walks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The barracks with their drums and trumpets had something exhilarating about them, and there were fine views over the sea which was close at hand.
ZoologicaladjectiveUS /ˌzuːˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties
From this reading Moreover it soon opened into the Zoological Gardens, which became his favourite place for walks.
