Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction.

(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 He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

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

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

any thing at all

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

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

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

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

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

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From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

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

From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

in or to another place

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

at any time

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

third-person singular of “excel” — distinguish oneself

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

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

From this reading Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

plural of “fisher” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

set up or found

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

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From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

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

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

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

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

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

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

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From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

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

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction.

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

From this reading Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction.

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From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

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From this reading Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

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From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction.

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From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

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From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

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

From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; achieved independence from Sweden in 1905

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

a native or inhabitant of Norway

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

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From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

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

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

first in rank or degree

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

any competition

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

try to get or reach

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

plural of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

not in physical motion

From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

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

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

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

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

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

From this reading Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction.

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From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

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From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading Such tales, for instance, as _"Tremasteren Fremtid," "Lodsen og hans Hustru," "Gaa Paa!"_ and "_Den Fremsynte_" are unique of their kind, and give far truer pictures of Norwegian life and character in the rough than anything that can be found elsewhere in the literature.

not known

From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

precisely as stated

From this reading Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

at the time that

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

which person or people

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Jonas Lie is sufficiently famous to need but a very few words of introduction.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Indeed, Lie's skippers and mates are as superior to Kjelland's, for instance, as the peasants of Jens Tvedt (a writer, by the way, still unknown beyond his native land) are superior to the much-vaunted peasants of Björnstjerne Björnson.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading He has written novels of all kinds, but he excels when he describes the wild seas of Northern Norway, and the stern and hardy race of sailors and fishers who seek their fortunes, and so often find their graves, on those dangerous waters.

a late time of life

From this reading Ever since 1870, when he made his reputation by his first novel, "_Den Fremsynte_," he has been a prime favourite with the Scandinavian public, and of late years his principal romances have gone the round of Europe.