1882
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From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
2
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From this reading 2.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
Absalom's
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From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
Arne
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From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
BIOGRAPHICALadjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or being biography
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
Bjoernson
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From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
a youthful male person
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
BridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
diphthongnounUS /ˈdɪfθɔːŋ/
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
remove the dust from
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
Elster
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From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
FishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
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 _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
HeritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
Kielland
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From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
Kristian
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From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
Kurts
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From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
LassnounUS /læs/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
Magnhild
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From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
Mansana
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From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
march in a procession
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
Mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
not any; not one
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
a brief written record
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
oe
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From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
Solbakken
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From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
Synnoeve
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From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
in or at that place or location
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
vols
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From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Synnoeve Solbakken_ _Arne_ _A Happy Boy_ _A Fisher Lass_ _The Bridal March, & One Day_ _Magnhild, & Dust_ _Captain Mansana, & Mother's Hands_ _Absalom's Hair, & A Painful Memory_ _In God's Way_ (2 _vols._) _Heritage of the Kurts_ (2 _vols._) _Printed in England_ BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
which person or people
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There can be no question that he was influenced in this by the successes of Alexander Kielland and Kristian Elster, who had begun to deal with the problems of Norwegian life in the form of short novels, which attracted immense public curiosity.
a late time of life
From this reading Upon his taking up his residence in Paris, in 1882, Bjoernson resumed an interest in prose fiction, which he had for so many years abandoned in favour of the drama.
