Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

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

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

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

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.

a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.

the act of departing

From this reading On the morning of my departure, I find the Norsk flag hoisted on a tall flagstaff, on the eminence in front of the house.

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

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

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

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading On the morning of my departure, I find the Norsk flag hoisted on a tall flagstaff, on the eminence in front of the house.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.

possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading On the morning of my departure, I find the Norsk flag hoisted on a tall flagstaff, on the eminence in front of the house.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading On the morning of my departure, I find the Norsk flag hoisted on a tall flagstaff, on the eminence in front of the house.

a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory

From this reading On the morning of my departure, I find the Norsk flag hoisted on a tall flagstaff, on the eminence in front of the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading On the morning of my departure, I find the Norsk flag hoisted on a tall flagstaff, on the eminence in front of the house.

great merriment

From this reading “Oh! that’s for papa’s birthday,” said she, in high glee.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.

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

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “Oh! that’s for papa’s birthday,” said she, in high glee.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading On the morning of my departure, I find the Norsk flag hoisted on a tall flagstaff, on the eminence in front of the house.

exceedingly bad

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading On the morning of my departure, I find the Norsk flag hoisted on a tall flagstaff, on the eminence in front of the house.

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

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

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

From this reading On the morning of my departure, I find the Norsk flag hoisted on a tall flagstaff, on the eminence in front of the house.

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

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

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

From this reading “What is the meaning of this, Miss Lisa?”

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

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

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

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

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

From this reading “What is the meaning of this, Miss Lisa?”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.

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 “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading “What is the meaning of this, Miss Lisa?”

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “What is the meaning of this, Miss Lisa?”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning of my departure, I find the Norsk flag hoisted on a tall flagstaff, on the eminence in front of the house.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading On the morning of my departure, I find the Norsk flag hoisted on a tall flagstaff, on the eminence in front of the house.

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

From this reading On the morning of my departure, I find the Norsk flag hoisted on a tall flagstaff, on the eminence in front of the house.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh! that’s for papa’s birthday,” said she, in high glee.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

possessive form of “papa” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.

done with very great haste and without due deliberation

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.

the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Oh! that’s for papa’s birthday,” said she, in high glee.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Oh! that’s for papa’s birthday,” said she, in high glee.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

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

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading On the morning of my departure, I find the Norsk flag hoisted on a tall flagstaff, on the eminence in front of the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

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From this reading “Oh! that’s for papa’s birthday,” said she, in high glee.

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

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

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

From this reading “What is the meaning of this, Miss Lisa?”

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

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

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

From this reading “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.

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

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What is the meaning of this, Miss Lisa?”

which person or people

From this reading “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading Papa’s birthday--A Fellow’s sigh--To Kongsberg--A word for waterproofs--Dram Elv--A relic of the shooting season--How precipitous roads are formed in Norway--The author does something eccentric--The river Lauven--Pathetic cruelty--The silver mine at Kongsberg--A short life and not a merry one--The silver mine on fire--A leaf out of Hannibal’s book--A vein of pure silver--Commercial history of the Kongsberg silver mines--Kongsberg--The silver refining works--Silver showers--That horrid English.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I wish you many happy returns of the day,” was my greeting to the pastor, who was evidently not a little pleased at receiving the compliment in English.