used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time the island of Dago still belonged to Finland.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading At that time the island of Dago still belonged to Finland.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The building was quite unnoticed except by the inhabitants of the island.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The building was quite unnoticed except by the inhabitants of the island.
Dagonoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The ordinary track of vessels was then far distant from the spot.
apart from; not including
From this reading The building was quite unnoticed except by the inhabitants of the island.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The ordinary track of vessels was then far distant from the spot.
FinlandnounUS /ˈfɪnlænd/
republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917
From this reading At that time the island of Dago still belonged to Finland.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The ordinary track of vessels was then far distant from the spot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading The building was quite unnoticed except by the inhabitants of the island.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The building was quite unnoticed except by the inhabitants of the island.
IsthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
not any; not one
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
ObservatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The ordinary track of vessels was then far distant from the spot.
promontorynoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The building was quite unnoticed except by the inhabitants of the island.
republicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The ordinary track of vessels was then far distant from the spot.
the season of growth
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
having a supporting base
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
not in physical motion
From this reading At that time the island of Dago still belonged to Finland.
SwedishadjectiveUS /ˈswiːdɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sweden or its people or culture or language
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The ordinary track of vessels was then far distant from the spot.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time the island of Dago still belonged to Finland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At that time the island of Dago still belonged to Finland.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The ordinary track of vessels was then far distant from the spot.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading The building was quite unnoticed except by the inhabitants of the island.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The ordinary track of vessels was then far distant from the spot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Observatory It was in the following spring that the lofty tower arose on the promontory of the Isthmus of Dago.
belonging to which person
From this reading Although under Swedish rule, it formed a small republic standing by itself, in whose internal affairs no one interfered.
