1743
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From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
1818
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From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
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From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
BJÖLSTAD
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From this reading BJÖLSTAD.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
ByzantineadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzəntaɪn/
of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church or the rites performed in it
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
dominionsnounUS /dəˈmɪnjənz/
plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
divisible by two
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
left-handadjectiveUS /ˌleftˈhænd/
intended for the left hand
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
NorwegiannounUS /ˌnɔːrˈwiːdʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Norway
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
something you have to do
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
rectangularadjectiveUS /rekˈtæŋɡjələr/
having four right angles
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
not used up
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
be standing; be upright
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
storehousenounUS /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/
a depository for goods
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading _Sunday, September 19._--Bjölstad is an ancient Norwegian homestead, and consists of several separate buildings surrounding a central rectangular court.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
the act of using
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
precisely as stated
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
at the time that
From this reading The house that we slept in bears the date of 1818, and is the most modern as well as the largest of the group; it is really a suite of state apartments for the use of the king on the rare occasions when he visits this part of his dominions.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the left-hand side of the courtyard as we stand at the door of our state apartments, is a very quaint and picturesque old house with a handsome porch, built in the Byzantine style, date 1743, and in this the owner lives whenever he comes to this farm.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Opposite to us is another building even more curious in its architecture, and considerably older than the other; and the remaining side of the yard is occupied by another more modern edifice, used chiefly as a storehouse.
