The Land of the Long Night

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HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

Soon after we stopped at one of these farms.

A trench about fifteen feet deep had been made, leading to the door of the dwelling-house.

Here lived friends of my driver.

I alighted and walked through the narrow trench and opened the storm door.

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The Land of the Long Night

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of The Land of the Long Night is here in full — 189 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

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Soon after we stopped at one of these farms.

/suːn ˈæftər wiː stɑːpt æt wʌn ʌv ðiːz fɑːrmz/

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A trench about fifteen feet deep had been made, leading to the door of the dwelling-house.

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Here lived friends of my driver.

/hiːr lɪvd frendz ʌv maɪ ˈdraɪvər/

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I alighted and walked through the narrow trench and opened the storm door.

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clearing noun US /ˈklɪrɪŋ/

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading “HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.”

exit noun US /ˈeɡzɪt/

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading “HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.”

farmhouse noun US /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/

house for a farmer and family

From this reading “HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.”

farms noun US /fɑːrmz/

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading “Soon after we stopped at one of these farms.”

halt verb US /hɔːlt/

cause to stop

From this reading “HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.”

resume verb US /rɪˈzuːm/

take up or begin anew

From this reading “HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.”

snowed verb US /snoʊd/

past form of “snow” — fall as snow

From this reading “HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.”

trench noun US /trentʃ/

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading “A trench about fifteen feet deep had been made, leading to the door of the dwelling-house.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A trench about fifteen feet deep had been made, leading to the door of the dwelling-house.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading Soon after we stopped at one of these farms.

alighted

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From this reading I alighted and walked through the narrow trench and opened the storm door.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading I alighted and walked through the narrow trench and opened the storm door.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

BEDSnounUS /bedz/

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A trench about fifteen feet deep had been made, leading to the door of the dwelling-house.

CHIMNEYnounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/

a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

CLEARINGnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

deepadjectiveUS /diːp/

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A trench about fifteen feet deep had been made, leading to the door of the dwelling-house.

doornounUS /dɔːr/

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

From this reading A trench about fifteen feet deep had been made, leading to the door of the dwelling-house.

drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading Here lived friends of my driver.

dwelling-house

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From this reading A trench about fifteen feet deep had been made, leading to the door of the dwelling-house.

EXITnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

FARMHOUSEnounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/

house for a farmer and family

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/

plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit

From this reading Soon after we stopped at one of these farms.

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A trench about fifteen feet deep had been made, leading to the door of the dwelling-house.

fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading A trench about fifteen feet deep had been made, leading to the door of the dwelling-house.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Here lived friends of my driver.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A trench about fifteen feet deep had been made, leading to the door of the dwelling-house.

HALTverbUS /hɔːlt/

cause to stop

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

HAPARANDA

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From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here lived friends of my driver.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

INTERIORadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

JOURNEYverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading A trench about fifteen feet deep had been made, leading to the door of the dwelling-house.

livedverbUS /lɪvd/

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Here lived friends of my driver.

MADEadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

MYdeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading I alighted and walked through the narrow trench and opened the storm door.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Soon after we stopped at one of these farms.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Soon after we stopped at one of these farms.

openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading I alighted and walked through the narrow trench and opened the storm door.

PATHSnounUS /pæðz/

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

QUEERadjectiveUS /kwɪr/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

REACHverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

RESUMEverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/

take up or begin anew

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

SNOWEDverbUS /snoʊd/

past form of “snow” — fall as snow

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

SoonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading Soon after we stopped at one of these farms.

stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Soon after we stopped at one of these farms.

stormverbUS /stɔːrm/

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading I alighted and walked through the narrow trench and opened the storm door.

STRANGE-LOOKING

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

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Soon after we stopped at one of these farms.

THROUGHprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading A trench about fifteen feet deep had been made, leading to the door of the dwelling-house.

trenchnounUS /trentʃ/

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading A trench about fifteen feet deep had been made, leading to the door of the dwelling-house.

walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading I alighted and walked through the narrow trench and opened the storm door.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Soon after we stopped at one of these farms.

WELCOMEverbUS /ˈwelkəm/

accept gladly

From this reading HALT AT A FARMHOUSE.--MADE WELCOME.--A STRANGE-LOOKING INTERIOR.--QUEER BEDS.--SNOWED IN.--EXIT THROUGH THE CHIMNEY.--CLEARING PATHS.--I RESUME MY JOURNEY.--REACH HAPARANDA.

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