1916
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From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The visitor noticed that she was proud and happy at being able to live with her son and look after him, as was reasonable enough.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The visitor noticed that she was proud and happy at being able to live with her son and look after him, as was reasonable enough.
Algeröd
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From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
BEREAVEDnounUS /bərˈiːvd/
a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved
From this reading THE BEREAVED IT WAS Sigrun's mother, the old Dean's wife from Stenbroträsk.
Bohuslän
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From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
Dean'snounUS /diːnz/
possessive form of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading THE BEREAVED IT WAS Sigrun's mother, the old Dean's wife from Stenbroträsk.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The visitor noticed that she was proud and happy at being able to live with her son and look after him, as was reasonable enough.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
set up or found
From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BEREAVED IT WAS Sigrun's mother, the old Dean's wife from Stenbroträsk.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The visitor noticed that she was proud and happy at being able to live with her son and look after him, as was reasonable enough.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
how
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From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BEREAVED IT WAS Sigrun's mother, the old Dean's wife from Stenbroträsk.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The visitor noticed that she was proud and happy at being able to live with her son and look after him, as was reasonable enough.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The visitor noticed that she was proud and happy at being able to live with her son and look after him, as was reasonable enough.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE BEREAVED IT WAS Sigrun's mother, the old Dean's wife from Stenbroträsk.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The visitor noticed that she was proud and happy at being able to live with her son and look after him, as was reasonable enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE BEREAVED IT WAS Sigrun's mother, the old Dean's wife from Stenbroträsk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
PastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
priesthoodnounUS /ˈpriːsthʊd/
the body of ordained religious practitioners
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The visitor noticed that she was proud and happy at being able to live with her son and look after him, as was reasonable enough.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The visitor noticed that she was proud and happy at being able to live with her son and look after him, as was reasonable enough.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
Rhånge
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From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
Sigrun's
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From this reading THE BEREAVED IT WAS Sigrun's mother, the old Dean's wife from Stenbroträsk.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
a male human offspring
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
Stenbroträsk
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From this reading THE BEREAVED IT WAS Sigrun's mother, the old Dean's wife from Stenbroträsk.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
straitened
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From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEREAVED IT WAS Sigrun's mother, the old Dean's wife from Stenbroträsk.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading On arriving at the humble little vicarage, she found that Pastor Rhånge had brought his mother over to keep house for him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Early in May, 1916, she was on a visit to some relatives in Bohuslän, and, being so near, thought she ought to go over to her son-in-law at Algeröd and see how he was.
someone who visits
From this reading The visitor noticed that she was proud and happy at being able to live with her son and look after him, as was reasonable enough.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEREAVED IT WAS Sigrun's mother, the old Dean's wife from Stenbroträsk.
which person or people
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading A simple and straightforward soul, this mother, who, as the widow of a pilot, and in straitened circumstances, had pinched and saved to get her son into the priesthood.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE BEREAVED IT WAS Sigrun's mother, the old Dean's wife from Stenbroträsk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The visitor noticed that she was proud and happy at being able to live with her son and look after him, as was reasonable enough.
