used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is a fine building, but with nothing remarkable about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF CHRISTIANIA AND OTHER MATTERS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It is a fine building, but with nothing remarkable about it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a fine building, but with nothing remarkable about it.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In the lower house, the students seated themselves in the chairs of the members, and Mr. Mapps took the speaker's desk.
CHRISTIANIAnoun
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 THE SIGHTS OF CHRISTIANIA AND OTHER MATTERS.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading In the lower house, the students seated themselves in the chairs of the members, and Mr. Mapps took the speaker's desk.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It is a fine building, but with nothing remarkable about it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
guidesnounUS /ɡaɪdz/
plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a fine building, but with nothing remarkable about it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading In the lower house, the students seated themselves in the chairs of the members, and Mr. Mapps took the speaker's desk.
Mapps
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From this reading In the lower house, the students seated themselves in the chairs of the members, and Mr. Mapps took the speaker's desk.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF CHRISTIANIA AND OTHER MATTERS.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In the lower house, the students seated themselves in the chairs of the members, and Mr. Mapps took the speaker's desk.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the lower house, the students seated themselves in the chairs of the members, and Mr. Mapps took the speaker's desk.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is a fine building, but with nothing remarkable about it.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF CHRISTIANIA AND OTHER MATTERS.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF CHRISTIANIA AND OTHER MATTERS.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
unusual or striking
From this reading It is a fine building, but with nothing remarkable about it.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading In the lower house, the students seated themselves in the chairs of the members, and Mr. Mapps took the speaker's desk.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
SIGHTSnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF CHRISTIANIA AND OTHER MATTERS.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
speaker'snounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
possessive form of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading In the lower house, the students seated themselves in the chairs of the members, and Mr. Mapps took the speaker's desk.
Storthingsbyggningen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGHTS OF CHRISTIANIA AND OTHER MATTERS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading In the lower house, the students seated themselves in the chairs of the members, and Mr. Mapps took the speaker's desk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In the lower house, the students seated themselves in the chairs of the members, and Mr. Mapps took the speaker's desk.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As there was in Christiania much to be seen that needed explanation, the students were required to keep together, and several guides from the hotel were obtained, to conduct the party to the various objects of interest in the city.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A walk through some of the principal streets brought them to the new Parliament house, which is called the _Storthingsbyggningen_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is a fine building, but with nothing remarkable about it.
