BraveSpeaking: S3A. Rural Landscapes

Noun a large farm building used for storing grain and hay and for housing farm animals

barn
On our farm we have a large barn with stalls for animals inside, and a hayloft at the top.

Noun a structure built over something (such as a river) so people and vehicles can get across

bridge
The island is joined to the mainland by this green arched bridge.

Noun a small house especially in the country

cottage
Every summer we go up to our cottage on the lake.

Noun a house attached to a farm, esp. the main house in which the farmer lives

farmhouse
People romanticize about living in a big farmhouse. But farming's not so easy - everyone works hard.

Noun a place in a wall or fence that has a movable part that opens and closes like a door

gate
Our gate is very old and needs to be repaired, but we like it the way it is.

Noun a fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs

hedge
Our neighbor is a very creative person - even the hedge in front of his house is unusual!

Noun a small country road, usually unpaved

lane
It was a nice day so we walked down the country lane to visit our friends in the next village.

Noun an area of water that is surrounded by land and that is smaller than a lake

pond
The pond was as smooth as glass with all the trees and clouds reflecting in it.

Noun a small, narrow river

stream
A narrow stream tumbled over the rocks.

Noun a small town in the country

village
This very small village only has 12 houses.

Noun an area of land covered with many trees; forest

woods
I like going in woods that have lots of pine trees. It's light in there and smells great!