Chapter XII

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

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

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From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

clay or silt or gravel carried by rushing streams and deposited where the stream slows down

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

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

From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

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From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

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

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

relating to or resembling a cone

From this reading We lunched at Stori Ás, in view of the conical peaked mountain, Strutr, and Eyriks Jökull.

placed crosswise

From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

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

From this reading We lunched at Stori Ás, in view of the conical peaked mountain, Strutr, and Eyriks Jökull.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

at a previous time

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

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

From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

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

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

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

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

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

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

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

From this reading We lunched at Stori Ás, in view of the conical peaked mountain, Strutr, and Eyriks Jökull.

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

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal

From this reading We lunched at Stori Ás, in view of the conical peaked mountain, Strutr, and Eyriks Jökull.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

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

From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

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

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

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

From this reading We lunched at Stori Ás, in view of the conical peaked mountain, Strutr, and Eyriks Jökull.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading We lunched at Stori Ás, in view of the conical peaked mountain, Strutr, and Eyriks Jökull.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

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

From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

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

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

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

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

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

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

in the near future

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

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

From this reading We lunched at Stori Ás, in view of the conical peaked mountain, Strutr, and Eyriks Jökull.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

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

From this reading We lunched at Stori Ás, in view of the conical peaked mountain, Strutr, and Eyriks Jökull.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

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

From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

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

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

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

From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

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

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

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

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

in the direction of

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

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

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading We lunched at Stori Ás, in view of the conical peaked mountain, Strutr, and Eyriks Jökull.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading BARNAFOSS AND THE SURTSHELLIR CAVES The sun had crossed the meridian next day before we left Reykholt.

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

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

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

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

a Caucasian

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

belonging to which person

From this reading We struck across towards the Hvitá, and soon came in sight of that river, a swift-flowing stream whose milky-white colour denoted that its source must be up in the snow-and ice-fields of the Jökulls.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Along the Hvitá (white river) valley there were many evidences that the river had at one time been far wider, for up the valley sides several terraces marked levels at which alluvium had formerly been deposited.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We had coffee with the minister and his wife, from whom we parted on the best possible terms; they and their children waved their adieux to us as we proceeded on our way up Reykholtsdal.

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

From this reading We lunched at Stori Ás, in view of the conical peaked mountain, Strutr, and Eyriks Jökull.