Chapter III · Dutch Work

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

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

surprising greatly

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

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

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

an architectural product or work

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Schiedam is called by the Dutch “stinking Schiedam.”

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading I made a circuit of the town canals in the dinghy and convinced myself that the epithet was just and not malicious.

a period of 100 years

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

with respect to color

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading I made a circuit of the town canals in the dinghy and convinced myself that the epithet was just and not malicious.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading I made a circuit of the town canals in the dinghy and convinced myself that the epithet was just and not malicious.

use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled

From this reading I made a circuit of the town canals in the dinghy and convinced myself that the epithet was just and not malicious.

plural of “distillery” — a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading Schiedam is called by the Dutch “stinking Schiedam.”

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

From this reading I made a circuit of the town canals in the dinghy and convinced myself that the epithet was just and not malicious.

divisible by two

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Instinct must have guided me, for the sociological interest of Schiedam was not inconsiderable.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

strong liquor flavored with juniper berries

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

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

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading Instinct must have guided me, for the sociological interest of Schiedam was not inconsiderable.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Instinct must have guided me, for the sociological interest of Schiedam was not inconsiderable.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I made a circuit of the town canals in the dinghy and convinced myself that the epithet was just and not malicious.

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

From this reading I made a circuit of the town canals in the dinghy and convinced myself that the epithet was just and not malicious.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

too small or unimportant to merit attention

From this reading Instinct must have guided me, for the sociological interest of Schiedam was not inconsiderable.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Instinct must have guided me, for the sociological interest of Schiedam was not inconsiderable.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Instinct must have guided me, for the sociological interest of Schiedam was not inconsiderable.

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

From this reading Schiedam is called by the Dutch “stinking Schiedam.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

and nothing more

From this reading I made a circuit of the town canals in the dinghy and convinced myself that the epithet was just and not malicious.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

immediately past

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I made a circuit of the town canals in the dinghy and convinced myself that the epithet was just and not malicious.

having the nature of or resulting from malice

From this reading I made a circuit of the town canals in the dinghy and convinced myself that the epithet was just and not malicious.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Instinct must have guided me, for the sociological interest of Schiedam was not inconsiderable.

a European river; flows into the North Sea

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Instinct must have guided me, for the sociological interest of Schiedam was not inconsiderable.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I made a circuit of the town canals in the dinghy and convinced myself that the epithet was just and not malicious.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Instinct must have guided me, for the sociological interest of Schiedam was not inconsiderable.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

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

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

on one occasion

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

plural of “parrot” — usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

by chance

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

plural of “quay” — wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

the 2nd largest city in the Netherlands; located in the western Netherlands near the North Sea

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

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

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

of or relating to or determined by sociology

From this reading Instinct must have guided me, for the sociological interest of Schiedam was not inconsiderable.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

very bad

From this reading Schiedam is called by the Dutch “stinking Schiedam.”

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I made a circuit of the town canals in the dinghy and convinced myself that the epithet was just and not malicious.

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

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

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

From this reading Instinct must have guided me, for the sociological interest of Schiedam was not inconsiderable.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

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

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

belonging to which person

From this reading On the lengthy quays were a large number of very dignified gin distilleries, whose architecture was respectable and sometimes even very good, dating from perhaps early in the last century.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.

concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties

From this reading We passed through Rotterdam more than once, without seeing more of it than the amazing traffic of its river and its admirable zoological gardens full of chromatically inclined parrots; but we stopped at a minor town close by, on a canal off the Meuse, Schiedam.