Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

having companions or an escort

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

any specific behavior

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

later than; following

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

how long something has existed

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

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

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

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

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

having hair of a dark color

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

waves breaking on the shore

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

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From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

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From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

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

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

a young female

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

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

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

a female grandchild

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

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

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

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

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

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

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

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

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

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

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

possessive form of “jacob” — French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

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From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

a boy or man

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

someone who operates a barge

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

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

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

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 He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

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

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

more often or more frequently

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

and nothing more

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

by chance

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

a publication that appears at fixed intervals

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

express the need or desire for

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

the property of being strong and healthy in constitution

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

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From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

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

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

a male human offspring

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

express in speech

From this reading Old Jacob's granddaughter, being a little girl of only fourteen years of age, was of course altogether beneath his notice, and he didn't condescend to speak to her.

high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

having a sunken area

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

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

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

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

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

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

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

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From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

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

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

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

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

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

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

which person or people

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After old Jacob had fallen into ill health, lighterman Kristiansen used to come out oftener to Torungen with provisions and other necessaries; and his visits now became periodical.

an established custom

From this reading He was something small in stature, perhaps; but what he wanted in robustness he made up in readiness and activity--qualities which stood him in good stead in the many quarrels into which his too ready tongue was wont to bring him.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He was accompanied one autumn by his son Salve, a black-haired, dark-eyed, handsome lad, with a sharp, clever face, who had worked in the fishing-boats along the coast from his childhood almost, and had, in fact, been brought up amongst its sunken rocks and reefs and breakers.

a late time of life

From this reading He was eighteen years old at this time; had been already engaged as an able seaman; and was in great request at the Sandvigen and Vraangen dances,--a fact of which he was perfectly well aware.