Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

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

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

next to; at the side of

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I set up the table on the highest point, and got to work; but the sorrows of a plane-tabler were very marked.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

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From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

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From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

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From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

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From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

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

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

the back of a horse

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

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From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading I set up the table on the highest point, and got to work; but the sorrows of a plane-tabler were very marked.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

accumulated earth and stones deposited by a glacier

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

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From this reading Along these moraines we went until reaching the slopes of Efriskutur, up which we rode to the summit.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

record on photographic film

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

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From this reading I set up the table on the highest point, and got to work; but the sorrows of a plane-tabler were very marked.

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

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

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

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Along these moraines we went until reaching the slopes of Efriskutur, up which we rode to the summit.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I set up the table on the highest point, and got to work; but the sorrows of a plane-tabler were very marked.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading Along these moraines we went until reaching the slopes of Efriskutur, up which we rode to the summit.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading I set up the table on the highest point, and got to work; but the sorrows of a plane-tabler were very marked.

an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

be standing; be upright

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Along these moraines we went until reaching the slopes of Efriskutur, up which we rode to the summit.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading I set up the table on the highest point, and got to work; but the sorrows of a plane-tabler were very marked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

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

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Along these moraines we went until reaching the slopes of Efriskutur, up which we rode to the summit.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

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

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

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

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

up to a particular time

From this reading Along these moraines we went until reaching the slopes of Efriskutur, up which we rode to the summit.

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

From this reading Along these moraines we went until reaching the slopes of Efriskutur, up which we rode to the summit.

precisely as stated

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

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

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Along these moraines we went until reaching the slopes of Efriskutur, up which we rode to the summit.

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

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

at the time that

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

in or at the place that

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Afterwards, when I had finished what I wanted to do at that station, Thomas and I, accompanied by Thorlakur, the guide, proceeded to Efriskutur, a mountain four or five miles distant, on the highest point of which I purposed making my sixth station.

during the time that

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE INTERIOR--HVITARVATN AND GULLFOSS I was early at work next morning, and did some plane-tabling at Gránanes before breakfast.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading We rode down the river and along the ridge of a long stretch of moraine where there were some fine "erratics"; one very large specimen being worthy of a photograph, I got Thorlakur on horseback to stand beside it while I took a record with camera.