used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I had hardly arrived in Haparanda, when the leading people of the place came to welcome me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading They heard with astonishment that I intended to go further north.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had hardly arrived in Haparanda, when the leading people of the place came to welcome me.
COLDERadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldər/
comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
COSTUMEnounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading They heard with astonishment that I intended to go further north.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They heard with astonishment that I intended to go further north.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had hardly arrived in Haparanda, when the leading people of the place came to welcome me.
HAPARANDA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
only a very short time before
From this reading I had hardly arrived in Haparanda, when the leading people of the place came to welcome me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading They heard with astonishment that I intended to go further north.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had hardly arrived in Haparanda, when the leading people of the place came to welcome me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had hardly arrived in Haparanda, when the leading people of the place came to welcome me.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading They heard with astonishment that I intended to go further north.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
LAPLANDER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
LAPPnounUS /læp/
a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading I had hardly arrived in Haparanda, when the leading people of the place came to welcome me.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked serious and remained silent for a while.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had hardly arrived in Haparanda, when the leading people of the place came to welcome me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They heard with astonishment that I intended to go further north.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
on one occasion
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I had hardly arrived in Haparanda, when the leading people of the place came to welcome me.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They looked serious and remained silent for a while.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading They looked serious and remained silent for a while.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading They looked serious and remained silent for a while.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
not in physical motion
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
SwedishadjectiveUS /ˈswiːdɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They heard with astonishment that I intended to go further north.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had hardly arrived in Haparanda, when the leading people of the place came to welcome me.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
not known
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading GOOD ADVICE FROM THE PEOPLE OF HAPARANDA.--WARNED AGAINST STILL COLDER WEATHER.--DIFFERENT COSTUME NEEDED.--DRESSED AS A LAPLANDER.--LAPP GRASS FOR FEET PROTECTION.
accept gladly
From this reading I had hardly arrived in Haparanda, when the leading people of the place came to welcome me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
at the time that
From this reading I had hardly arrived in Haparanda, when the leading people of the place came to welcome me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was not unknown to several of them, on account of some of my books which have been translated into Swedish; and they were my friends at once.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They looked serious and remained silent for a while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They heard with astonishment that I intended to go further north.
