used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fine specimen of an old kitchen attracted my attention, and I determined to try to photograph it.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A fine specimen of an old kitchen attracted my attention, and I determined to try to photograph it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A fine specimen of an old kitchen attracted my attention, and I determined to try to photograph it.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading A fine specimen of an old kitchen attracted my attention, and I determined to try to photograph it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bratholt farm-house seemed to be one of the superior kind--it was certainly the best that we had seen so far.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We lunched there, and while the meal was being prepared were shown over the premises by the farmer's wife and daughters.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Bratholt farm-house seemed to be one of the superior kind--it was certainly the best that we had seen so far.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
Bratholt
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From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We lunched there, and while the meal was being prepared were shown over the premises by the farmer's wife and daughters.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Bratholt farm-house seemed to be one of the superior kind--it was certainly the best that we had seen so far.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading We lunched there, and while the meal was being prepared were shown over the premises by the farmer's wife and daughters.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
characterized by great determination
From this reading A fine specimen of an old kitchen attracted my attention, and I determined to try to photograph it.
a movement into or inward
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Bratholt farm-house seemed to be one of the superior kind--it was certainly the best that we had seen so far.
farm-house
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From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading We lunched there, and while the meal was being prepared were shown over the premises by the farmer's wife and daughters.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A fine specimen of an old kitchen attracted my attention, and I determined to try to photograph it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
GEYSIR
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From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A fine specimen of an old kitchen attracted my attention, and I determined to try to photograph it.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bratholt farm-house seemed to be one of the superior kind--it was certainly the best that we had seen so far.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Bratholt farm-house seemed to be one of the superior kind--it was certainly the best that we had seen so far.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading A fine specimen of an old kitchen attracted my attention, and I determined to try to photograph it.
lunchedverbUS /lʌntʃt/
past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal
From this reading We lunched there, and while the meal was being prepared were shown over the premises by the farmer's wife and daughters.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading We lunched there, and while the meal was being prepared were shown over the premises by the farmer's wife and daughters.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A fine specimen of an old kitchen attracted my attention, and I determined to try to photograph it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A fine specimen of an old kitchen attracted my attention, and I determined to try to photograph it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bratholt farm-house seemed to be one of the superior kind--it was certainly the best that we had seen so far.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading We lunched there, and while the meal was being prepared were shown over the premises by the farmer's wife and daughters.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading A fine specimen of an old kitchen attracted my attention, and I determined to try to photograph it.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading We lunched there, and while the meal was being prepared were shown over the premises by the farmer's wife and daughters.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading We lunched there, and while the meal was being prepared were shown over the premises by the farmer's wife and daughters.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Bratholt farm-house seemed to be one of the superior kind--it was certainly the best that we had seen so far.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We lunched there, and while the meal was being prepared were shown over the premises by the farmer's wife and daughters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bratholt farm-house seemed to be one of the superior kind--it was certainly the best that we had seen so far.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
specimennounUS /ˈspesəmən/
an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading A fine specimen of an old kitchen attracted my attention, and I determined to try to photograph it.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Bratholt farm-house seemed to be one of the superior kind--it was certainly the best that we had seen so far.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We lunched there, and while the meal was being prepared were shown over the premises by the farmer's wife and daughters.
THINGVELLIR
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From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading A fine specimen of an old kitchen attracted my attention, and I determined to try to photograph it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
uninhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətɪd/
not having inhabitants; not lived in
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
precisely as stated
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bratholt farm-house seemed to be one of the superior kind--it was certainly the best that we had seen so far.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
in or at the place that
From this reading We had traversed the uninhabited country and were then entering upon the final stage of the journey across the island, where we expected to see some of the better class of farms and farmers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We lunched there, and while the meal was being prepared were shown over the premises by the farmer's wife and daughters.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading We lunched there, and while the meal was being prepared were shown over the premises by the farmer's wife and daughters.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading GEYSIR AND THINGVELLIR We were very near the margin of the desert interior, for within two or three miles we arrived at the farm-house of Bratholt, the first human habitation that we had seen for ten or twelve days.
