Chapter XIII

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

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

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From this reading It was just when Gustaf Adolf and Wallenstein stood opposed at Nürnberg.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

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

From this reading THE PEASANT--THE BURGHERS--AND THE SOLDIER.

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From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

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

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was just when Gustaf Adolf and Wallenstein stood opposed at Nürnberg.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

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

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

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From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both father and daughter had their private interests in the journey; but neither would confess that it was news from Germany which each sought.

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From this reading THE PEASANT--THE BURGHERS--AND THE SOLDIER.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Both father and daughter had their private interests in the journey; but neither would confess that it was news from Germany which each sought.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

a long chair; for reclining

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Larsson had charge in the meantime of the home work.

aromatic bark used as a spice

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Both father and daughter had their private interests in the journey; but neither would confess that it was news from Germany which each sought.

a female human offspring

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

recognizable; marked

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Both father and daughter had their private interests in the journey; but neither would confess that it was news from Germany which each sought.

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

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Both father and daughter had their private interests in the journey; but neither would confess that it was news from Germany which each sought.

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading Both father and daughter had their private interests in the journey; but neither would confess that it was news from Germany which each sought.

perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

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From this reading It was just when Gustaf Adolf and Wallenstein stood opposed at Nürnberg.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Both father and daughter had their private interests in the journey; but neither would confess that it was news from Germany which each sought.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

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

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Larsson had charge in the meantime of the home work.

twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

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

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Both father and daughter had their private interests in the journey; but neither would confess that it was news from Germany which each sought.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

and nothing more

From this reading It was just when Gustaf Adolf and Wallenstein stood opposed at Nürnberg.

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From this reading Larsson had charge in the meantime of the home work.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Larsson had charge in the meantime of the home work.

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

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Both father and daughter had their private interests in the journey; but neither would confess that it was news from Germany which each sought.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Both father and daughter had their private interests in the journey; but neither would confess that it was news from Germany which each sought.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

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

From this reading It was just when Gustaf Adolf and Wallenstein stood opposed at Nürnberg.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading It was just when Gustaf Adolf and Wallenstein stood opposed at Nürnberg.

a country person

From this reading THE PEASANT--THE BURGHERS--AND THE SOLDIER.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Both father and daughter had their private interests in the journey; but neither would confess that it was news from Germany which each sought.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

possessing material wealth

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading THE PEASANT--THE BURGHERS--AND THE SOLDIER.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

that is looked for

From this reading Both father and daughter had their private interests in the journey; but neither would confess that it was news from Germany which each sought.

plural of “spice” — aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was just when Gustaf Adolf and Wallenstein stood opposed at Nürnberg.

carry out

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

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

From this reading THE PEASANT--THE BURGHERS--AND THE SOLDIER.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Both father and daughter had their private interests in the journey; but neither would confess that it was news from Germany which each sought.

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

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

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

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

Austrian general who fought for the Hapsburgs during the Thirty Years' War (1583-1634)

From this reading It was just when Gustaf Adolf and Wallenstein stood opposed at Nürnberg.

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

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

superlative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

at the time that

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When the rich Aron Bertila seated himself in his nice chaise to take a short journey to Vasa, it was decided, as a pledge of the restored good feeling between father and daughter, that Meri should take the seat by his side, and purchase in town some salt fish, hops, and certain spices, ginger and cinnamon, which already began to be seen in the houses of the wealthiest peasants.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Larsson had charge in the meantime of the home work.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Both father and daughter had their private interests in the journey; but neither would confess that it was news from Germany which each sought.