used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Ours we had built so that it could be closed in, but except in driving rains the sides were always open.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strictly speaking, a logie is a building that is partly open at the sides and consists of more veranda than closed in room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ours we had built so that it could be closed in, but except in driving rains the sides were always open.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Strictly speaking, a logie is a building that is partly open at the sides and consists of more veranda than closed in room.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Ours we had built so that it could be closed in, but except in driving rains the sides were always open.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ours we had built so that it could be closed in, but except in driving rains the sides were always open.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Strictly speaking, a logie is a building that is partly open at the sides and consists of more veranda than closed in room.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading Strictly speaking, a logie is a building that is partly open at the sides and consists of more veranda than closed in room.
corruptionnounUS /kərˈʌpʃən/
lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ours we had built so that it could be closed in, but except in driving rains the sides were always open.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Ours we had built so that it could be closed in, but except in driving rains the sides were always open.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
apart from; not including
From this reading Ours we had built so that it could be closed in, but except in driving rains the sides were always open.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading We could screen them to keep out mosquitoes and keep quite comfortable.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
loggianounUS /ˈlɑːɡiə/
a roofed arcade or gallery with open sides stretching along the front or side of a building; often at an upper level
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
logie
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From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Strictly speaking, a logie is a building that is partly open at the sides and consists of more veranda than closed in room.
mosquitoesnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊz/
plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading We could screen them to keep out mosquitoes and keep quite comfortable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
on one occasion
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Strictly speaking, a logie is a building that is partly open at the sides and consists of more veranda than closed in room.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Ours we had built so that it could be closed in, but except in driving rains the sides were always open.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We could screen them to keep out mosquitoes and keep quite comfortable.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Strictly speaking, a logie is a building that is partly open at the sides and consists of more veranda than closed in room.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We could screen them to keep out mosquitoes and keep quite comfortable.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Ours we had built so that it could be closed in, but except in driving rains the sides were always open.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Strictly speaking, a logie is a building that is partly open at the sides and consists of more veranda than closed in room.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading We could screen them to keep out mosquitoes and keep quite comfortable.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Strictly speaking, a logie is a building that is partly open at the sides and consists of more veranda than closed in room.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ours we had built so that it could be closed in, but except in driving rains the sides were always open.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Strictly speaking, a logie is a building that is partly open at the sides and consists of more veranda than closed in room.
StrictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Strictly speaking, a logie is a building that is partly open at the sides and consists of more veranda than closed in room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Strictly speaking, a logie is a building that is partly open at the sides and consists of more veranda than closed in room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Strictly speaking, a logie is a building that is partly open at the sides and consists of more veranda than closed in room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We could screen them to keep out mosquitoes and keep quite comfortable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Strictly speaking, a logie is a building that is partly open at the sides and consists of more veranda than closed in room.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _THE FIRST DIAMOND!_ Of course, once landed at the site of our diamond mine, we had to have a comfortable, permanent home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ours we had built so that it could be closed in, but except in driving rains the sides were always open.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A "logie" it is called here, doubtless a corruption of the Italian "loggia" which has as its equivalent in English the word "lodge."
