used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
(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 “How is it with you all here in Löfsjö?” she asked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “How is it with you all here in Löfsjö?” she asked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
Broby
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From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
CELSING
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From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
clergyman's
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From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
a female human offspring
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the whole journey she was ill.
Ekeby
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From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
at any time
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “How is it with you all here in Löfsjö?” she asked.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
How
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From this reading “How is it with you all here in Löfsjö?” she asked.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading During the whole journey she was ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “How is it with you all here in Löfsjö?” she asked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
Löfsjö
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From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
MARGARETA
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From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
express in speech
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
up to a particular time
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
wayfarernoun
a pedestrian who walks from place to place
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
which person or people
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During the whole journey she was ill.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading MARGARETA CELSING A few days before Christmas the major’s wife started on her journey down to the Löfsjö district; but it was not till Christmas Eve that she came to Ekeby.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, in spite of cold and fever, people had never seen her in better spirits nor heard her speak more friendly words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How is it with you all here in Löfsjö?” she asked.
Älfdal
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From this reading The Broby clergyman’s daughter, who had been with her in the Älfdal forests ever since October, sat by her side in the sledge and wished to hasten the journey; but she could not prevent the old woman from stopping the horses and calling every wayfarer up to her to ask for news.
