3rd
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From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
in addition
From this reading There were also notabilities from the south on public business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One result of this was a number of social gatherings, in which the hosts vied with one another in open hospitality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading There were also notabilities from the south on public business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
Christmas-time
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From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
being one more than seven
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
being one more than ten
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
foreignersnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/
plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were also notabilities from the south on public business.
gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
From this reading One result of this was a number of social gatherings, in which the hosts vied with one another in open hospitality.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading One result of this was a number of social gatherings, in which the hosts vied with one another in open hospitality.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading One result of this was a number of social gatherings, in which the hosts vied with one another in open hospitality.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
Lofotennoun
a string of islands off the northwestern coast of Norway in the Norwegian Sea
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
Martinez
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From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
notabilities
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From this reading There were also notabilities from the south on public business.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One result of this was a number of social gatherings, in which the hosts vied with one another in open hospitality.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading One result of this was a number of social gatherings, in which the hosts vied with one another in open hospitality.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading There were also notabilities from the south on public business.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading One result of this was a number of social gatherings, in which the hosts vied with one another in open hospitality.
Röst
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From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading One result of this was a number of social gatherings, in which the hosts vied with one another in open hospitality.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There were also notabilities from the south on public business.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was only a journey of a mile and a half [Between ten and eleven English miles.] for us, but many had six or eight miles to go, and the greater part of that by sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One result of this was a number of social gatherings, in which the hosts vied with one another in open hospitality.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading One result of this was a number of social gatherings, in which the hosts vied with one another in open hospitality.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One result of this was a number of social gatherings, in which the hosts vied with one another in open hospitality.
which person or people
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _THE CHRISTMAS VISIT_ About Christmas-time that winter in our part of Lofoten there were a number of foreigners, mostly ships' captains, who, on account of bad weather or damage to their vessels, were staying at different places on shore, as Martinez was with us.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading On the third New Year's day [The 3rd of January.] we were invited to dinner and a ball at the house of the wealthy magistrate, Röst, where some of the gentlemen from the south were staying for the time.
