used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
beldam's
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From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
betook
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From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
fearless and daring
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
confined by bonds
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
put or send forth
From this reading On perceiving him, the Troll cast on him a savage glance, and said: “Pinkel, is that thou?”
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
clothing in general
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
concertedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrtəd/
involving the joint activity of two or more
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
crone's
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From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
placed crosswise
From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
deliberatedverbUS /dɪˈlɪbəreɪtɪd/
past form of “deliberate” — think about carefully; weigh
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading On perceiving him, the Troll cast on him a savage glance, and said: “Pinkel, is that thou?”
coins made of gold
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
how
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From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
temporary military shelter
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On perceiving him, the Troll cast on him a savage glance, and said: “Pinkel, is that thou?”
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading On perceiving him, the Troll cast on him a savage glance, and said: “Pinkel, is that thou?”
by chance
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
Pinkel
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From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
pursuancenoun
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading On perceiving him, the Troll cast on him a savage glance, and said: “Pinkel, is that thou?”
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading On perceiving him, the Troll cast on him a savage glance, and said: “Pinkel, is that thou?”
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading On perceiving him, the Troll cast on him a savage glance, and said: “Pinkel, is that thou?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
a shaky motion
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
TrollnounUS /troʊl/
(Scandanavian folklore) a supernatural creature (either a dwarf or a giant) that is supposed to live in caves or in the mountains
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
Troll-crone
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From this reading Pinkel then betook himself to his boat and crossed over to the island inhabited by the Troll-crone.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
precisely as stated
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading In pursuance of his scheme he bound a bag under his clothes, and walked with trembling step and humble demeanour into the beldam’s hut.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So after having concerted divers plans, one more hazardous than another, it occurred to him, that he would try one method, which might perhaps succeed, although it was bold and rash.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On the way he anxiously deliberated with himself how he might get possession of the crone’s gold cloak; but it appeared to him not very likely that his undertaking would prove successful, seeing that the Troll always wore the cloak upon her.
