Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

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

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

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

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

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

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

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

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

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From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

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From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

greatly desired

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

something used to beautify

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

mark as different

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

divisible by two

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

a social unit living together

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

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From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

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

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

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

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

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

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

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

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

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

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

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

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

the state of being honored

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

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

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

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

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

engage in

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

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From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

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

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

and nothing more

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

professing to be qualified

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

on the contrary

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

the act of requiring; an authoritative request or demand, especially by a military or public authority that takes something over (usually temporarily) for military or public use

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

possessing material wealth

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

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

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

be seated

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

not in physical motion

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

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

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

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

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

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

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

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

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

-ing form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

up to a particular time

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

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

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

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

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading But the glorious September days prolonged the summer, and they could still sit out on the steps in the evening and enjoy the beauty and the sentiment of the season, and the rich variety of the autumn tints reflected on the still waters of the Sound.

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

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

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

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Carl professed to be quite superior to a mere external decoration of the kind, though longing for it in his heart; and Marie Forstberg, whom he had not taken into his confidence in the matter, was highly indignant with his sisters for supposing that it should depend upon the president, and not upon Carl's own merit, whether he received it or not.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The members of Carl's commission, with their president, were invited out there one day, and it was made a great occasion, all the resources of the house being brought into requisition to do them honour.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The house in the town was undergoing repairs this year, which kept the family out in the country until rather late in the autumn.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Carl, although the youngest member of the Commission, and really only included in it to make up the required number, had been fortunate enough to distinguish himself upon it; and his sisters even thought that there might be a question of an order for him--that distinction so coveted in Norway--if they made love sufficiently to the president.