Chapter VII

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

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

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

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

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

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “And Henk?” asked the old lady.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

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From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

a lady's bedroom or private sitting room

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

light carriage; pulled by a single horse

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

a young person of either sex

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

plural of “couch” — an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading “Oh, he is still dozing,” laughed Eline.

take in liquids

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

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

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

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

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

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

From this reading “Oh, he is still dozing,” laughed Eline.

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

From this reading “And Henk?” asked the old lady.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

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

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

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

From this reading “Oh, he is still dozing,” laughed Eline.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading “Oh, he is still dozing,” laughed Eline.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

title used for a married Frenchwoman

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

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

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

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

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, he is still dozing,” laughed Eline.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

characterized by extravagance and profusion

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

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

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

not in physical motion

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

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

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

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

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

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

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

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

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

under normal conditions

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.

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 Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

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

From this reading Now and then old Madame van Raat came to drink a cup of tea at her son’s, in the Nassauplein; she was brought there in her brougham about half-past six, and was taken home about half-past nine.

cover with wax

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

in or at the place that

From this reading She took Madame van Raat into the boudoir, where the soft light of wax candles fell from a small crystal chandelier on the violet plush of the chairs and couches, and was reflected through the many-coloured glass drops in the mirror opposite.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This time Betsy was still up-stairs, probably with Ben, as Eline assured the old lady, although she knew that Anna the nurse usually put the child to bed.