Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading 166.

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

From this reading The roof was arched, and there was a door on each side at the end.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

in addition

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

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

From this reading The roof was arched, and there was a door on each side at the end.

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading The roof was arched, and there was a door on each side at the end.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

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

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

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

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

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

From this reading The roof was arched, and there was a door on each side at the end.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The roof was arched, and there was a door on each side at the end.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The roof was arched, and there was a door on each side at the end.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

plural of “filament” — a very slender natural or synthetic fiber

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

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

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

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

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.

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

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

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

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The roof was arched, and there was a door on each side at the end.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

cut with a saw

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The roof was arched, and there was a door on each side at the end.

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

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

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

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The roof was arched, and there was a door on each side at the end.

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

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.

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

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I also saw little children; and the inhabitants told me that their neighbours come to them, especially for the sake of the little children, that they may be in company with other children in the presence and under the direction of their parents.

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

From this reading The roof was arched, and there was a door on each side at the end.

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

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

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

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Moreover, on that earth I saw the dwellings of the inhabitants: they were lowly houses, extended in length, with windows at the sides, according to the number of the rooms or chambers into which they were divided.

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

From this reading They told me that they were built of earth, and covered with turf; and that the windows were formed of filaments of grass woven together in such a manner that the light shone through.