used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
the state of being absent
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
highly skilled
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
ACQUITTALnounUS /əˈkwɪtəl/
a judgment of not guilty
From this reading AN ACQUITTAL.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ACQUITTAL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
ANJER
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From this reading AT KARANG ANJER.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT KARANG ANJER.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
cross-questioned
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From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
command with authority
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
set up or found
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
Gulpendam
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From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
hospitablyadverb
in a hospitable manner
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
a message received and understood
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
KARANG
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From this reading AT KARANG ANJER.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
Nerekool's
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From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
not any; not one
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
Steenvlak
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From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
precisely as stated
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
at the time that
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
which person or people
From this reading When he got to Karang Anjer he found in Mrs. Steenvlak a most amiable and highly accomplished lady, who, in her husband's absence, received him most kindly and hospitably; but who, as regards Anna van Gulpendam, refused to give him the slightest information.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, it was true enough, all poor van Nerekool's trouble had been absolutely in vain.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young lawyer did his very best--he questioned and cross-questioned his hostess; but he had to do with a shrewd and clever woman who was quite able to hold her own, and would give him no direct answers.
