adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here, in an open field, two cottages stand, facing each other.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Noticeable in both are the old wooden house-doors, and the tiny windows quite imbedded in the thick walls.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Noticeable in both are the old wooden house-doors, and the tiny windows quite imbedded in the thick walls.
cabbagesnounUS /ˈkæbɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cabbage” — any of various types of cabbage
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading Here, in an open field, two cottages stand, facing each other.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Here, in an open field, two cottages stand, facing each other.
Engadin
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From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Here, in an open field, two cottages stand, facing each other.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Here, in an open field, two cottages stand, facing each other.
fieldsnounUS /fiːldz/
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
garden-plot
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From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, in an open field, two cottages stand, facing each other.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IN THE QUIET HOUSE.
house-doors
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From this reading Noticeable in both are the old wooden house-doors, and the tiny windows quite imbedded in the thick walls.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
imbeddedverbUS /ɪmˈbedɪd/
inflected form of “imbed” — fix or set securely or deeply
From this reading Noticeable in both are the old wooden house-doors, and the tiny windows quite imbedded in the thick walls.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE QUIET HOUSE.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
lonelyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnli/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
Maloja
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From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
nestlesnounUS /ˈnesəlz/
plural of “nestle” — a close and affectionate (and often prolonged) embrace
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
NoticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading Noticeable in both are the old wooden house-doors, and the tiny windows quite imbedded in the thick walls.
Ober
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From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Noticeable in both are the old wooden house-doors, and the tiny windows quite imbedded in the thick walls.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Here, in an open field, two cottages stand, facing each other.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Here, in an open field, two cottages stand, facing each other.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
pot-herbs
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From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading IN THE QUIET HOUSE.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Noticeable in both are the old wooden house-doors, and the tiny windows quite imbedded in the thick walls.
Sils
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From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
spindling
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From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Here, in an open field, two cottages stand, facing each other.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE QUIET HOUSE.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Noticeable in both are the old wooden house-doors, and the tiny windows quite imbedded in the thick walls.
tinyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪni/
very small
From this reading Noticeable in both are the old wooden house-doors, and the tiny windows quite imbedded in the thick walls.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
triflenounUS /ˈtraɪfəl/
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Here, in an open field, two cottages stand, facing each other.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading In the Ober Engadin, on the highway up to Maloja, stands the lonely village of Sils; and back towards the mountains, across the fields, nestles a little cluster of huts known as Sils Maria.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Noticeable in both are the old wooden house-doors, and the tiny windows quite imbedded in the thick walls.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A bit of a garden-plot belongs to one of these poor dwellings, where the pot-herbs and the cabbages look only a trifle better than their spindling companions the flowers.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Noticeable in both are the old wooden house-doors, and the tiny windows quite imbedded in the thick walls.
woodenadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdən/
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Noticeable in both are the old wooden house-doors, and the tiny windows quite imbedded in the thick walls.
