Chapter IV · The Zuyder Zee

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

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

how long something has existed

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

declared but not proved

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

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

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

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

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

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

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading My real reason was undoubtedly that the day’s program had been upset by undue lolling in the second-hand shops of Monnikendam.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We saw Marken, but only from the mainland, a long, serrated silhouette on the verge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading My real reason was undoubtedly that the day’s program had been upset by undue lolling in the second-hand shops of Monnikendam.

(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 reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The skipper said that Marken was a side-show and a swindle, and a disgrace to his native country.

past form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading My real reason was undoubtedly that the day’s program had been upset by undue lolling in the second-hand shops of Monnikendam.

recognizable; marked

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading The skipper said that Marken was a side-show and a swindle, and a disgrace to his native country.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading We saw Marken, but only from the mainland, a long, serrated silhouette on the verge.

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

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

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

From this reading The skipper said that Marken was a side-show and a swindle, and a disgrace to his native country.

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

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

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

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

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

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

a small island

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

-ing form of “loll” — hang loosely or laxly

From this reading My real reason was undoubtedly that the day’s program had been upset by undue lolling in the second-hand shops of Monnikendam.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading We saw Marken, but only from the mainland, a long, serrated silhouette on the verge.

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

From this reading We saw Marken, but only from the mainland, a long, serrated silhouette on the verge.

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From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

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From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My real reason was undoubtedly that the day’s program had been upset by undue lolling in the second-hand shops of Monnikendam.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading The skipper said that Marken was a side-show and a swindle, and a disgrace to his native country.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We saw Marken, but only from the mainland, a long, serrated silhouette on the verge.

and nothing more

From this reading We saw Marken, but only from the mainland, a long, serrated silhouette on the verge.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading My real reason was undoubtedly that the day’s program had been upset by undue lolling in the second-hand shops of Monnikendam.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading My real reason was undoubtedly that the day’s program had been upset by undue lolling in the second-hand shops of Monnikendam.

to a tolerably worthy extent

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The skipper said that Marken was a side-show and a swindle, and a disgrace to his native country.

cut with a saw

From this reading We saw Marken, but only from the mainland, a long, serrated silhouette on the verge.

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From this reading My real reason was undoubtedly that the day’s program had been upset by undue lolling in the second-hand shops of Monnikendam.

notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex

From this reading We saw Marken, but only from the mainland, a long, serrated silhouette on the verge.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading My real reason was undoubtedly that the day’s program had been upset by undue lolling in the second-hand shops of Monnikendam.

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From this reading The skipper said that Marken was a side-show and a swindle, and a disgrace to his native country.

project on a background, such as a screen, like a silhouette

From this reading We saw Marken, but only from the mainland, a long, serrated silhouette on the verge.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading The skipper said that Marken was a side-show and a swindle, and a disgrace to his native country.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

deprive of by deceit

From this reading The skipper said that Marken was a side-show and a swindle, and a disgrace to his native country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The skipper said that Marken was a side-show and a swindle, and a disgrace to his native country.

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

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

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

From this reading The skipper said that Marken was a side-show and a swindle, and a disgrace to his native country.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

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

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading My real reason was undoubtedly that the day’s program had been upset by undue lolling in the second-hand shops of Monnikendam.

not yet payable

From this reading My real reason was undoubtedly that the day’s program had been upset by undue lolling in the second-hand shops of Monnikendam.

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading My real reason was undoubtedly that the day’s program had been upset by undue lolling in the second-hand shops of Monnikendam.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading We saw Marken, but only from the mainland, a long, serrated silhouette on the verge.

the activity of making visits

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

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

From this reading The skipper said that Marken was a side-show and a swindle, and a disgrace to his native country.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

in or at the place that

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

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

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading So I decided to cut it out of the program, and be the owner of the only foreign yacht that had cruised in the Zuyder Zee without visiting Marken.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

the 26th letter of the Roman alphabet

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.

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

From this reading WE reached the Zuyder Zee, out of a canal, at Monnikendam, which is a respectably picturesque townlet and the port of embarkation for Marken, the alleged jewel of the Zuyder Zee, the precious isle where the customs and the costumes of a pure age are mingled with the prices of New York for the instruction of tourists.