used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This shows that the prevalent winds during the eruption of Öskjugjá must have been south-west.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
casketnounUS /ˈkæskət/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
chasmnounUS /ˈkæzəm/
a deep opening in the earth's surface
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
conicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnɪkəl/
relating to or resembling a cone
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
craternounUS /ˈkreɪtər/
a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This shows that the prevalent winds during the eruption of Öskjugjá must have been south-west.
Dyngjufjöll
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From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
ejectedverbUS /ɪˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
eruptionnounUS /ˌiːˈrʌpʃən/
the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
From this reading This shows that the prevalent winds during the eruption of Öskjugjá must have been south-west.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This shows that the prevalent winds during the eruption of Öskjugjá must have been south-west.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
Herðubreið
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From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
of the present time and place
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
injuringverbUS /ˈɪndʒərɪŋ/
-ing form of “injure” — cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
Jökuldalr
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From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
Jökull
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From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
ladià
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From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
immediately past
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading This shows that the prevalent winds during the eruption of Öskjugjá must have been south-west.
not any; not one
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
others
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From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
ovalnounUS /ˈoʊvəl/
a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
prevalentadjectiveUS /ˈprevələnt/
most frequent or common
From this reading This shows that the prevalent winds during the eruption of Öskjugjá must have been south-west.
pumicenounUS /ˈpʌməs/
a light glass formed on the surface of some lavas; used as an abrasive
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
Querkfjall
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From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading This shows that the prevalent winds during the eruption of Öskjugjá must have been south-west.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
in the near future
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
south-westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading This shows that the prevalent winds during the eruption of Öskjugjá must have been south-west.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This shows that the prevalent winds during the eruption of Öskjugjá must have been south-west.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
in the direction of
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
Vatna
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From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
Vaðalda
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From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It has fallen in a line of about twenty-five miles in breadth from the centre of the Vaðalda to the south of Herðubreið, in a band of continually extending ladià eastward towards the sea shore, destroying in its course six farms in the Jökuldalr, and injuring others in the immediate vicinity.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From here I obtained the first good view of the Querkfjall, which appeared to be a cluster of conical mountains, one huge crater being on the northern side of the Vatna Jökull.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading This shows that the prevalent winds during the eruption of Öskjugjá must have been south-west.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This large crater, though partially filled with snow, was smoking at three points, but presented no other signs of activity.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
Öskjugjá
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From this reading Having advanced about a mile upon the Vaðalda, we were soon upon the pumice which was ejected last year from the Öskjugjá, or chasm of oval casket, in the Dyngjufjöll mountains.
