Question

The old man was just as generous with his confidences as with his porridge and tobacco. The guest was informed at once that in his days of prosperity his host had been a crofter at Ramsjo Ironwords and had worked on the land. Now that he was no longer able to do day labour, it was this cow which supported him. Yes, that bossy was extraordinary. She could give milk for the creamery every day, and last month he had received all of thirty kronor in payment.
a) What was the host generous in?
b) What did he inform the guest?
c) Who is the ‘bossy’ in the lesson?
d) Meanings of : crofter, creamery

Answer 1

Answer:

1. porridge and tobacco
2. in his days of prosperity his host had been a crofter at ramsjo ironwords.
3. extraordinary
4. don't know