used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading On these arms hay that had been cut with sickles was carefully arranged that it might dry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Have lots of good things to eat," Juhani called as he followed his father out to help in one of the fields.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Have lots of good things to eat," Juhani called as he followed his father out to help in one of the fields.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading On these arms hay that had been cut with sickles was carefully arranged that it might dry.
corrugatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrəɡeɪtɪd/
shaped into alternating parallel grooves and ridges
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading On these arms hay that had been cut with sickles was carefully arranged that it might dry.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading On these arms hay that had been cut with sickles was carefully arranged that it might dry.
take in solid food
From this reading "Have lots of good things to eat," Juhani called as he followed his father out to help in one of the fields.
being one more than seven
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Have lots of good things to eat," Juhani called as he followed his father out to help in one of the fields.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading "Have lots of good things to eat," Juhani called as he followed his father out to help in one of the fields.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Have lots of good things to eat," Juhani called as he followed his father out to help in one of the fields.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Have lots of good things to eat," Juhani called as he followed his father out to help in one of the fields.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
harvestingnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəstɪŋ/
the gathering of a ripened crop
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading On these arms hay that had been cut with sickles was carefully arranged that it might dry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Have lots of good things to eat," Juhani called as he followed his father out to help in one of the fields.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Have lots of good things to eat," Juhani called as he followed his father out to help in one of the fields.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On these arms hay that had been cut with sickles was carefully arranged that it might dry.
Juhani
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From this reading "Have lots of good things to eat," Juhani called as he followed his father out to help in one of the fields.
kilnnounUS /kɪln/
a furnace for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
immediately past
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
a large number or amount
From this reading "Have lots of good things to eat," Juhani called as he followed his father out to help in one of the fields.
Majanoun
type genus of the Majidae; nearly cosmopolitan in distribution
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On these arms hay that had been cut with sickles was carefully arranged that it might dry.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On these arms hay that had been cut with sickles was carefully arranged that it might dry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Have lots of good things to eat," Juhani called as he followed his father out to help in one of the fields.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Have lots of good things to eat," Juhani called as he followed his father out to help in one of the fields.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
ovennounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
peasantsnounUS /ˈpezənts/
plural of “peasant” — a country person
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
sicklesnounUS /ˈsɪkəlz/
plural of “sickle” — an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle
From this reading On these arms hay that had been cut with sickles was carefully arranged that it might dry.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
talko
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From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Have lots of good things to eat," Juhani called as he followed his father out to help in one of the fields.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading While this was being done, the grain that had been dried some time before was being baked in an outside oven or kiln not far from the hay barn, a big long building with a corrugated roof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On these arms hay that had been cut with sickles was carefully arranged that it might dry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here a number of peasants were driving long poles into the ground at regular intervals; to these they fastened eight outstretched arms, the ends of which were curved upwards.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE END OF AUTUMN THE next day Maja had to stay in the house to help while her mother and sister baked, for they were to have a _talko_, that is, neighbors had been invited over to help with the last of the harvesting.
