Chapter XI

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

From this reading ASHAMED OF A PEASANT'S NAME.

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From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

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

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

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

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading ASHAMED OF A PEASANT'S NAME.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading The whole bears evidence of mechanical skill and comfort.

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From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

plural of “build” — constitution of the human body

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading The whole bears evidence of mechanical skill and comfort.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

plural of “construct” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The whole bears evidence of mechanical skill and comfort.

plural of “farmhouse” — house for a farmer and family

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

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

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

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

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

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From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices

From this reading The whole bears evidence of mechanical skill and comfort.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading ASHAMED OF A PEASANT'S NAME.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ASHAMED OF A PEASANT'S NAME.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

coated with paint

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

a country person

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

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From this reading ASHAMED OF A PEASANT'S NAME.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

an associate who shares a room with you

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading The whole bears evidence of mechanical skill and comfort.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

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From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

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

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The East Bothnian never builds such large and fine villages as the Tavastlander and the Abo peasants do, but in cases of necessity constructs good solitary farmhouses.

a Caucasian

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The log-house of the East Bothnian peasant is now always more roomy, lighter, and more pretentious in its whole appearance than in any other part of Finland.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading It sometimes consists of two storeys, or has at least a garret; the windows are of good size; it it almost always painted red or yellow, with white corners, and occasionally possesses window shutters.