Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A DINNER-PARTY.

later than; following

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

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From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

someone who maintains and audits business accounts

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

possessive form of “controller” — someone who maintains and audits business accounts

From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

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From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

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From this reading A DINNER-PARTY.

distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

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From this reading Fritz Mokesuep, however, we need hardly say, was not of the party.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

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From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

only a very short time before

From this reading Fritz Mokesuep, however, we need hardly say, was not of the party.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Fritz Mokesuep, however, we need hardly say, was not of the party.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

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From this reading Fritz Mokesuep, however, we need hardly say, was not of the party.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Fritz Mokesuep, however, we need hardly say, was not of the party.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fritz Mokesuep, however, we need hardly say, was not of the party.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

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From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

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From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Fritz Mokesuep, however, we need hardly say, was not of the party.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

a member of a police force

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

express in words

From this reading Fritz Mokesuep, however, we need hardly say, was not of the party.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports

From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

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From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

precisely as stated

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Fritz Mokesuep, however, we need hardly say, was not of the party.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Fritz Mokesuep, however, we need hardly say, was not of the party.

(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 As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A few hours later our sportsmen were seated at table in the pandoppo of the Controller's house at Banjoe Pahit.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As soon as poor Dalima had been properly attended to, and under escort of a policeman, had been sent off in a tandoe as a prisoner to Santjoemeh, the Controller had told Mokesuep, in pretty plain language, that, after what had taken place between him and Grenits, his company could very well be dispensed with.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

which person or people

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

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From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading William Verstork was a man who, as a rule, could put up with a good deal; but on this occasion he had not cared to conceal the aversion with which that individual inspired him.