used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading More over they were allowed to be together--a privilege which they valued highly.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading It was the homestead of a sheep farm and the animals fed amongst the hills, and, when the seasons served, down on the plain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It was the homestead of a sheep farm and the animals fed amongst the hills, and, when the seasons served, down on the plain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading More over they were allowed to be together--a privilege which they valued highly.
BoernounUS /bɔːr/
a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
Brenda
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From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading Indeed, it was the sole thing which rendered this captivity tolerable.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
corrugatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrəɡeɪtɪd/
shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was the homestead of a sheep farm and the animals fed amongst the hills, and, when the seasons served, down on the plain.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading It was the homestead of a sheep farm and the animals fed amongst the hills, and, when the seasons served, down on the plain.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading It was the homestead of a sheep farm and the animals fed amongst the hills, and, when the seasons served, down on the plain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading More over they were allowed to be together--a privilege which they valued highly.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It was the homestead of a sheep farm and the animals fed amongst the hills, and, when the seasons served, down on the plain.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading It was the homestead of a sheep farm and the animals fed amongst the hills, and, when the seasons served, down on the plain.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it was the sole thing which rendered this captivity tolerable.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the homestead of a sheep farm and the animals fed amongst the hills, and, when the seasons served, down on the plain.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More over they were allowed to be together--a privilege which they valued highly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading More over they were allowed to be together--a privilege which they valued highly.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was the homestead of a sheep farm and the animals fed amongst the hills, and, when the seasons served, down on the plain.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading More over they were allowed to be together--a privilege which they valued highly.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Indeed, it was the sole thing which rendered this captivity tolerable.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was the homestead of a sheep farm and the animals fed amongst the hills, and, when the seasons served, down on the plain.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was the homestead of a sheep farm and the animals fed amongst the hills, and, when the seasons served, down on the plain.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading It was the homestead of a sheep farm and the animals fed amongst the hills, and, when the seasons served, down on the plain.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Indeed, it was the sole thing which rendered this captivity tolerable.
solidlyadverbUS /ˈsɑːlədli/
as an undiversified whole
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
sparselyadverbUS /ˈspɑːrsli/
in a sparse way
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
storeynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
a special situation
From this reading Indeed, it was the sole thing which rendered this captivity tolerable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it was the sole thing which rendered this captivity tolerable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading More over they were allowed to be together--a privilege which they valued highly.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading More over they were allowed to be together--a privilege which they valued highly.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading Indeed, it was the sole thing which rendered this captivity tolerable.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading More over they were allowed to be together--a privilege which they valued highly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the homestead of a sheep farm and the animals fed amongst the hills, and, when the seasons served, down on the plain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
at the time that
From this reading It was the homestead of a sheep farm and the animals fed amongst the hills, and, when the seasons served, down on the plain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading More over they were allowed to be together--a privilege which they valued highly.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The stone house was solidly built; it was of one storey, with a roof of corrugated iron, and was comfortable enough after the Dutch fashion, so that on the whole Brenda and her husband were not unpleasantly situated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the excitement of that day and night came five days of quiet--quiet at least for Captain and Mrs. Burton, held prisoners as they were in a Boer house on the slope of a rocky hill sparsely covered with grass.
