Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "And here, Henrik," said the father, "are letters--you are nominated to----" The voice of the Judge was drowned in the general outbreak of joy.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

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From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

a young person of either sex

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading "And here, Henrik," said the father, "are letters--you are nominated to----" The voice of the Judge was drowned in the general outbreak of joy.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

something many people believe that is false

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "And here, Henrik," said the father, "are letters--you are nominated to----" The voice of the Judge was drowned in the general outbreak of joy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "And here, Henrik," said the father, "are letters--you are nominated to----" The voice of the Judge was drowned in the general outbreak of joy.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading HAPPINESS.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "And here, Henrik," said the father, "are letters--you are nominated to----" The voice of the Judge was drowned in the general outbreak of joy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

the literary culture

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

a particular point in time

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

appointed by nomination

From this reading "And here, Henrik," said the father, "are letters--you are nominated to----" The voice of the Judge was drowned in the general outbreak of joy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "And here, Henrik," said the father, "are letters--you are nominated to----" The voice of the Judge was drowned in the general outbreak of joy.

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

From this reading "And here, Henrik," said the father, "are letters--you are nominated to----" The voice of the Judge was drowned in the general outbreak of joy.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

literature in metrical form

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

recurring again and again

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

the season of growth

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "And here, Henrik," said the father, "are letters--you are nominated to----" The voice of the Judge was drowned in the general outbreak of joy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "And here, Henrik," said the father, "are letters--you are nominated to----" The voice of the Judge was drowned in the general outbreak of joy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Happiness!" repeated the Judge, as he entered the room at the same moment, with letters and newspapers in his hand.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Gabriele began to read--but threw the paper hastily down, gave a spring for joy, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, "Henrik's poetry has won the highest prize!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.

used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action

From this reading "I fancy you have been busying yourselves here with prophesyings," said he: "Gabriele, my child, you shall have your reward for it--read this aloud to your mother!" laying a newspaper before her.