Chapter XXXVI

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From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading One family that we passed consisted of papa, mamma, and eight children of different ages, all absorbed in this pursuit.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading One family that we passed consisted of papa, mamma, and eight children of different ages, all absorbed in this pursuit.

(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 One family that we passed consisted of papa, mamma, and eight children of different ages, all absorbed in this pursuit.

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

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

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

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To-day we noticed that the whole population of the country appeared to be engaged in the seductive pastime of potato-digging.

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

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

plural of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

making bread or cake or pastry etc.

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

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

From this reading To-day we noticed that the whole population of the country appeared to be engaged in the seductive pastime of potato-digging.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading One family that we passed consisted of papa, mamma, and eight children of different ages, all absorbed in this pursuit.

the capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast

From this reading DOWN TO CHRISTIANIA.

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 _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading One family that we passed consisted of papa, mamma, and eight children of different ages, all absorbed in this pursuit.

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading To-day we noticed that the whole population of the country appeared to be engaged in the seductive pastime of potato-digging.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading One family that we passed consisted of papa, mamma, and eight children of different ages, all absorbed in this pursuit.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading DOWN TO CHRISTIANIA.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

being one more than seven

From this reading One family that we passed consisted of papa, mamma, and eight children of different ages, all absorbed in this pursuit.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading To-day we noticed that the whole population of the country appeared to be engaged in the seductive pastime of potato-digging.

a social unit living together

From this reading One family that we passed consisted of papa, mamma, and eight children of different ages, all absorbed in this pursuit.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

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From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

the cultivation of plants

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

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

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

toward home

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

getting higher or more vigorous

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

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

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

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

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

immediately past

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading One family that we passed consisted of papa, mamma, and eight children of different ages, all absorbed in this pursuit.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

being perceived or observed

From this reading To-day we noticed that the whole population of the country appeared to be engaged in the seductive pastime of potato-digging.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One family that we passed consisted of papa, mamma, and eight children of different ages, all absorbed in this pursuit.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading One family that we passed consisted of papa, mamma, and eight children of different ages, all absorbed in this pursuit.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading One family that we passed consisted of papa, mamma, and eight children of different ages, all absorbed in this pursuit.

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading To-day we noticed that the whole population of the country appeared to be engaged in the seductive pastime of potato-digging.

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From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading To-day we noticed that the whole population of the country appeared to be engaged in the seductive pastime of potato-digging.

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From this reading To-day we noticed that the whole population of the country appeared to be engaged in the seductive pastime of potato-digging.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading One family that we passed consisted of papa, mamma, and eight children of different ages, all absorbed in this pursuit.

the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

tending to entice into a desired action or state

From this reading To-day we noticed that the whole population of the country appeared to be engaged in the seductive pastime of potato-digging.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

plural of “spade” — a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

plural of “spoon” — a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To-day we noticed that the whole population of the country appeared to be engaged in the seductive pastime of potato-digging.

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

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

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

From this reading One family that we passed consisted of papa, mamma, and eight children of different ages, all absorbed in this pursuit.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

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

From this reading DOWN TO CHRISTIANIA.

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From this reading To-day we noticed that the whole population of the country appeared to be engaged in the seductive pastime of potato-digging.

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

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

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From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

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

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

precisely as stated

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

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

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

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

From this reading _September 21._--The steadily improving weather of our homeward journey is very pleasant, and already we are beginning to almost forget those ‘Miseries in Cold and Grey’ which were so conspicuous during our last few days at Rus Vand.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading To-day we noticed that the whole population of the country appeared to be engaged in the seductive pastime of potato-digging.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The parents had gardening tools, the elder children were using pickaxes and trowels, the younger ones fire-shovels and wooden baking spades, and the mere babies were hard at work with spoons and toasting-forks.