used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading In front of the town, the island of Sugandisey acts as a sort of breakwater, and affords shelter from storms to small craft.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading In front of the town, the island of Sugandisey acts as a sort of breakwater, and affords shelter from storms to small craft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In front of the town, the island of Sugandisey acts as a sort of breakwater, and affords shelter from storms to small craft.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is situated at the extreme end of the peninsula, overlooking Breithifjord and its branch, Hvammsfjord.
basaltnounUS /bəˈsɔːlt/
the commonest type of solidified lava; a dense dark grey fine-grained igneous rock that is composed chiefly of plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene
From this reading This island is composed of columnar basalt; it is a striking feature in the surrounding scenery, where hundreds of smaller islands dot the fjord.
BERSERKJAHRAUN
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From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading It is situated at the extreme end of the peninsula, overlooking Breithifjord and its branch, Hvammsfjord.
breakwaternounUS /ˈbreɪkwɔːtər/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading In front of the town, the island of Sugandisey acts as a sort of breakwater, and affords shelter from storms to small craft.
Breithifjord
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From this reading It is situated at the extreme end of the peninsula, overlooking Breithifjord and its branch, Hvammsfjord.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
columnaradjective
having the form of a column
From this reading This island is composed of columnar basalt; it is a striking feature in the surrounding scenery, where hundreds of smaller islands dot the fjord.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading This island is composed of columnar basalt; it is a striking feature in the surrounding scenery, where hundreds of smaller islands dot the fjord.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading In front of the town, the island of Sugandisey acts as a sort of breakwater, and affords shelter from storms to small craft.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
dotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading This island is composed of columnar basalt; it is a striking feature in the surrounding scenery, where hundreds of smaller islands dot the fjord.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
enclosingnounUS /enˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of enclosing something inside something else
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It is situated at the extreme end of the peninsula, overlooking Breithifjord and its branch, Hvammsfjord.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading It is situated at the extreme end of the peninsula, overlooking Breithifjord and its branch, Hvammsfjord.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading This island is composed of columnar basalt; it is a striking feature in the surrounding scenery, where hundreds of smaller islands dot the fjord.
fjordnounUS /fjɔːrd/
a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway
From this reading This island is composed of columnar basalt; it is a striking feature in the surrounding scenery, where hundreds of smaller islands dot the fjord.
fjordsnounUS /fjɔːrdz/
plural of “fjord” — a long narrow inlet of the sea between steep cliffs; common in Norway
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In front of the town, the island of Sugandisey acts as a sort of breakwater, and affords shelter from storms to small craft.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In front of the town, the island of Sugandisey acts as a sort of breakwater, and affords shelter from storms to small craft.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading This island is composed of columnar basalt; it is a striking feature in the surrounding scenery, where hundreds of smaller islands dot the fjord.
Hvammsfjord
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From this reading It is situated at the extreme end of the peninsula, overlooking Breithifjord and its branch, Hvammsfjord.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In front of the town, the island of Sugandisey acts as a sort of breakwater, and affords shelter from storms to small craft.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading This island is composed of columnar basalt; it is a striking feature in the surrounding scenery, where hundreds of smaller islands dot the fjord.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is situated at the extreme end of the peninsula, overlooking Breithifjord and its branch, Hvammsfjord.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is situated at the extreme end of the peninsula, overlooking Breithifjord and its branch, Hvammsfjord.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading It is situated at the extreme end of the peninsula, overlooking Breithifjord and its branch, Hvammsfjord.
peninsulanounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading It is situated at the extreme end of the peninsula, overlooking Breithifjord and its branch, Hvammsfjord.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
ReykjaviknounUS /ˈrekjəvɪk/
the capital and chief port of Iceland on the southwestern coast of Iceland; buildings are heated by natural hot water
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
RuraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading This island is composed of columnar basalt; it is a striking feature in the surrounding scenery, where hundreds of smaller islands dot the fjord.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading In front of the town, the island of Sugandisey acts as a sort of breakwater, and affords shelter from storms to small craft.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It is situated at the extreme end of the peninsula, overlooking Breithifjord and its branch, Hvammsfjord.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In front of the town, the island of Sugandisey acts as a sort of breakwater, and affords shelter from storms to small craft.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading This island is composed of columnar basalt; it is a striking feature in the surrounding scenery, where hundreds of smaller islands dot the fjord.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In front of the town, the island of Sugandisey acts as a sort of breakwater, and affords shelter from storms to small craft.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading In front of the town, the island of Sugandisey acts as a sort of breakwater, and affords shelter from storms to small craft.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading This island is composed of columnar basalt; it is a striking feature in the surrounding scenery, where hundreds of smaller islands dot the fjord.
STYKKISHOLM
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From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
Sugandisey
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From this reading In front of the town, the island of Sugandisey acts as a sort of breakwater, and affords shelter from storms to small craft.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading This island is composed of columnar basalt; it is a striking feature in the surrounding scenery, where hundreds of smaller islands dot the fjord.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This island is composed of columnar basalt; it is a striking feature in the surrounding scenery, where hundreds of smaller islands dot the fjord.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In front of the town, the island of Sugandisey acts as a sort of breakwater, and affords shelter from storms to small craft.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
precisely as stated
From this reading STYKKISHOLM AND BERSERKJAHRAUN Stykkisholm is a very picturesque little town built in a valley and on the slopes of the enclosing hills.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were put up at the house of the Rural Dean of the district, where we remained for two or three days exploring the neighbourhood until the steamer from Reykjavik called on its way to the fjords of the north-west, north and east coasts.
in or at the place that
From this reading This island is composed of columnar basalt; it is a striking feature in the surrounding scenery, where hundreds of smaller islands dot the fjord.
