used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
(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 Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In our up journey, we had had no time to spare, so could not visit the farm house and buildings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading In our up journey, we had had no time to spare, so could not visit the farm house and buildings.
charyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːri/
characterized by great caution and wariness
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In our up journey, we had had no time to spare, so could not visit the farm house and buildings.
placed crosswise
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
characterized by great determination
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
half the width of an em
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
exhibitingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading FARM HOUSE.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
set up or found
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
GeysersnounUS /ˈɡaɪzərz/
plural of “geyser” — a spring that discharges hot water and steam
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
for this reason
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading FARM HOUSE.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
Icelanders
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From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In our up journey, we had had no time to spare, so could not visit the farm house and buildings.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
the act of departing
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
lunchedverbUS /lʌntʃt/
past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
not any; not one
From this reading In our up journey, we had had no time to spare, so could not visit the farm house and buildings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In our up journey, we had had no time to spare, so could not visit the farm house and buildings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
many times at short intervals
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
Identical; not different.
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
refrain from harming
From this reading In our up journey, we had had no time to spare, so could not visit the farm house and buildings.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In our up journey, we had had no time to spare, so could not visit the farm house and buildings.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In our up journey, we had had no time to spare, so could not visit the farm house and buildings.
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed the Icelanders are very chary of exhibiting their domestic arrangements and dwellings, hence it is difficult at all times to visit their homes.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In our up journey, we had had no time to spare, so could not visit the farm house and buildings.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading We traversed nearly the same road on our return journey from the Geysers as we had taken _en route_, our first halt being made at the farm near which we had lunched the previous day, situated close to the winding river we had crossed so often.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading However, I was determined to see over a farm house before leaving the Island, so wandered around until we found an old woman.
