Chapter XIII

past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

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

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

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

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In looking at the outside of the house, it was difficult to believe that so many persons could be stowed away there.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

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

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading In looking at the outside of the house, it was difficult to believe that so many persons could be stowed away there.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

at every point

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In looking at the outside of the house, it was difficult to believe that so many persons could be stowed away there.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading In looking at the outside of the house, it was difficult to believe that so many persons could be stowed away there.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

a social unit living together

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

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

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

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

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

plural of “haymaker” — a farm machine that treats hay to cause more rapid and even drying

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

taking full advantage of an opportunity while it lasts

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

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

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

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

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

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

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

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

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In looking at the outside of the house, it was difficult to believe that so many persons could be stowed away there.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading In looking at the outside of the house, it was difficult to believe that so many persons could be stowed away there.

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 In looking at the outside of the house, it was difficult to believe that so many persons could be stowed away there.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading In looking at the outside of the house, it was difficult to believe that so many persons could be stowed away there.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading In looking at the outside of the house, it was difficult to believe that so many persons could be stowed away there.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

past form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

on the contrary

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

the state of being asleep

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In looking at the outside of the house, it was difficult to believe that so many persons could be stowed away there.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

a large number or amount

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

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

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading In looking at the outside of the house, it was difficult to believe that so many persons could be stowed away there.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In looking at the outside of the house, it was difficult to believe that so many persons could be stowed away there.

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

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

in or at that place or location

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

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

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

up to a particular time

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

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

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

being six more than twenty

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

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

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

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

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It is noteworthy that we escaped much of the discomfort of travelling in bad weather by our Sunday rests, for it rained continuously nearly every Sunday we were in Iceland.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

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

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

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

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading GILSBAKKI TO STATHARHRAUN Arrived at Gilsbakki I took up my quarters in the church, for the house was then rather full: besides the minister and his wife, and family of five sons and three daughters, the haymakers had to be accommodated, the total number sleeping there being twenty-six.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Haymaking was in full swing on the farm, and the haymakers worked far into the night--I could hear them laughing and talking at intervals through the open door of the church, for they were in the fields all around.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As there was bad weather impending, and the next day would be Sunday, they probably worked till the whole of the hay had been raked into small stacks in readiness for the rain, which fell, as expected, during most of the following day.