Chapter XIV

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From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

(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 All the huts for the farm-hands were full to running over with children.

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

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

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

From this reading OLEANA'S CLOCK At Goodfields, the houses for the farm laborers are up in the forest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OLEANA'S CLOCK At Goodfields, the houses for the farm laborers are up in the forest.

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From this reading In Henrik-hut there were nine, in Steen-hut eight, and in North-hut eleven; and they were all tow-headed and bare-footed and all had mouths stained with blueberries.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

plural of “blueberry” — any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries

From this reading In Henrik-hut there were nine, in Steen-hut eight, and in North-hut eleven; and they were all tow-headed and bare-footed and all had mouths stained with blueberries.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

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

From this reading All the huts for the farm-hands were full to running over with children.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading OLEANA'S CLOCK At Goodfields, the houses for the farm laborers are up in the forest.

plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

extending or moving from a higher to a lower place

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

being one more than seven

From this reading In Henrik-hut there were nine, in Steen-hut eight, and in North-hut eleven; and they were all tow-headed and bare-footed and all had mouths stained with blueberries.

being one more than ten

From this reading In Henrik-hut there were nine, in Steen-hut eight, and in North-hut eleven; and they were all tow-headed and bare-footed and all had mouths stained with blueberries.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading OLEANA'S CLOCK At Goodfields, the houses for the farm laborers are up in the forest.

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From this reading All the huts for the farm-hands were full to running over with children.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OLEANA'S CLOCK At Goodfields, the houses for the farm laborers are up in the forest.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading OLEANA'S CLOCK At Goodfields, the houses for the farm laborers are up in the forest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading All the huts for the farm-hands were full to running over with children.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

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From this reading OLEANA'S CLOCK At Goodfields, the houses for the farm laborers are up in the forest.

of the color between blue and yellow in the color spectrum; similar to the color of fresh grass

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

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

From this reading In Henrik-hut there were nine, in Steen-hut eight, and in North-hut eleven; and they were all tow-headed and bare-footed and all had mouths stained with blueberries.

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

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

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From this reading In Henrik-hut there were nine, in Steen-hut eight, and in North-hut eleven; and they were all tow-headed and bare-footed and all had mouths stained with blueberries.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading OLEANA'S CLOCK At Goodfields, the houses for the farm laborers are up in the forest.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter

From this reading All the huts for the farm-hands were full to running over with children.

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

From this reading OLEANA'S CLOCK At Goodfields, the houses for the farm laborers are up in the forest.

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

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

plural of “laborer” — someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading OLEANA'S CLOCK At Goodfields, the houses for the farm laborers are up in the forest.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading In Henrik-hut there were nine, in Steen-hut eight, and in North-hut eleven; and they were all tow-headed and bare-footed and all had mouths stained with blueberries.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading In Henrik-hut there were nine, in Steen-hut eight, and in North-hut eleven; and they were all tow-headed and bare-footed and all had mouths stained with blueberries.

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From this reading In Henrik-hut there were nine, in Steen-hut eight, and in North-hut eleven; and they were all tow-headed and bare-footed and all had mouths stained with blueberries.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

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

From this reading OLEANA'S CLOCK At Goodfields, the houses for the farm laborers are up in the forest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

above and across; more than

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading All the huts for the farm-hands were full to running over with children.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter

From this reading In Henrik-hut there were nine, in Steen-hut eight, and in North-hut eleven; and they were all tow-headed and bare-footed and all had mouths stained with blueberries.

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From this reading In Henrik-hut there were nine, in Steen-hut eight, and in North-hut eleven; and they were all tow-headed and bare-footed and all had mouths stained with blueberries.

not in physical motion

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

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

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

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

From this reading OLEANA'S CLOCK At Goodfields, the houses for the farm laborers are up in the forest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In Henrik-hut there were nine, in Steen-hut eight, and in North-hut eleven; and they were all tow-headed and bare-footed and all had mouths stained with blueberries.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

very small

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

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

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

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

From this reading In Henrik-hut there were nine, in Steen-hut eight, and in North-hut eleven; and they were all tow-headed and bare-footed and all had mouths stained with blueberries.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading OLEANA'S CLOCK At Goodfields, the houses for the farm laborers are up in the forest.

directed up

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.

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

From this reading All the huts for the farm-hands were full to running over with children.

in or at the place that

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Towards Goodfields itself, the forest is thick and dark, but up where it has been cleared, willows and alders grow in clumps, and there are tiny little fields and still smaller potato patches, belonging to each sun-scorched hut with its turf roof and windows of greenish glass.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading From the clearing you can look upward to the mountains, or downward, over the thick pines and through the leafy trees, to the smooth, shining fjord.