adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, it was nearly finished, since house-building in Orofena is a simple business.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The other side was left open for the present, which in that equable and balmy clime was no disadvantage.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
buildverbUS /bɪld/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Indeed, it was nearly finished, since house-building in Orofena is a simple business.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
climenoun
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading The other side was left open for the present, which in that equable and balmy clime was no disadvantage.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading The other side was left open for the present, which in that equable and balmy clime was no disadvantage.
drivenadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪvən/
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
endsnounUS /endz/
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The overhanging rock formed one side of the house; the ends were of palm leaves tied to the poles, and the roof was of the same material.
engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
equableadjectiveUS /ˈekwəbəl/
not varying
From this reading The other side was left open for the present, which in that equable and balmy clime was no disadvantage.
erectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
ExplainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Indeed, it was nearly finished, since house-building in Orofena is a simple business.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The overhanging rock formed one side of the house; the ends were of palm leaves tied to the poles, and the roof was of the same material.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
house-building
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From this reading Indeed, it was nearly finished, since house-building in Orofena is a simple business.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it was nearly finished, since house-building in Orofena is a simple business.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, it was nearly finished, since house-building in Orofena is a simple business.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, it was nearly finished, since house-building in Orofena is a simple business.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The overhanging rock formed one side of the house; the ends were of palm leaves tied to the poles, and the roof was of the same material.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The other side was left open for the present, which in that equable and balmy clime was no disadvantage.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
Marama
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From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
materialadjectiveUS /məˈtɪriəl/
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The overhanging rock formed one side of the house; the ends were of palm leaves tied to the poles, and the roof was of the same material.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Indeed, it was nearly finished, since house-building in Orofena is a simple business.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The other side was left open for the present, which in that equable and balmy clime was no disadvantage.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The overhanging rock formed one side of the house; the ends were of palm leaves tied to the poles, and the roof was of the same material.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The other side was left open for the present, which in that equable and balmy clime was no disadvantage.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
Orofena
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From this reading Indeed, it was nearly finished, since house-building in Orofena is a simple business.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other side was left open for the present, which in that equable and balmy clime was no disadvantage.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading The overhanging rock formed one side of the house; the ends were of palm leaves tied to the poles, and the roof was of the same material.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The other side was left open for the present, which in that equable and balmy clime was no disadvantage.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
roofnounUS /ruːf/
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The overhanging rock formed one side of the house; the ends were of palm leaves tied to the poles, and the roof was of the same material.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading The overhanging rock formed one side of the house; the ends were of palm leaves tied to the poles, and the roof was of the same material.
shorenounUS /ʃɔːr/
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The overhanging rock formed one side of the house; the ends were of palm leaves tied to the poles, and the roof was of the same material.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Indeed, it was nearly finished, since house-building in Orofena is a simple business.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Indeed, it was nearly finished, since house-building in Orofena is a simple business.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading The overhanging rock formed one side of the house; the ends were of palm leaves tied to the poles, and the roof was of the same material.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
towedverbUS /toʊd/
past form of “tow” — drag behind
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading The framework of poles let into palm trunks, since they could not be driven into the rock, had been put together on the further shore and towed over bodily by canoes.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The overhanging rock formed one side of the house; the ends were of palm leaves tied to the poles, and the roof was of the same material.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The other side was left open for the present, which in that equable and balmy clime was no disadvantage.
Yva
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From this reading Yva Explains When I reached the rock I was pleased to find Marama and about twenty of his people engaged in erecting the house that we had ordered them to build for our accommodation.
