adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of its incidents are drawn from life, and the story of Raff Brinker is founded strictly upon fact.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
Brinker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of its incidents are drawn from life, and the story of Raff Brinker is founded strictly upon fact.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
currentnounUS /ˈkɜːrənt/
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Many of its incidents are drawn from life, and the story of Raff Brinker is founded strictly upon fact.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
every-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Many of its incidents are drawn from life, and the story of Raff Brinker is founded strictly upon fact.
featuresnounUS /ˈfiːtʃərz/
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Many of its incidents are drawn from life, and the story of Raff Brinker is founded strictly upon fact.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many of its incidents are drawn from life, and the story of Raff Brinker is founded strictly upon fact.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
generousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəs/
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
gratitudenounUS /ˈɡrætətuːd/
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Many of its incidents are drawn from life, and the story of Raff Brinker is founded strictly upon fact.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many of its incidents are drawn from life, and the story of Raff Brinker is founded strictly upon fact.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Many of its incidents are drawn from life, and the story of Raff Brinker is founded strictly upon fact.
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
localitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
ManyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of its incidents are drawn from life, and the story of Raff Brinker is founded strictly upon fact.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
pagesnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒəz/
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
picturesnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərz/
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
Raff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many of its incidents are drawn from life, and the story of Raff Brinker is founded strictly upon fact.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
satisfiedadjectiveUS /ˈsætəsfaɪd/
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
scrupulousadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
Shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Many of its incidents are drawn from life, and the story of Raff Brinker is founded strictly upon fact.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Many of its incidents are drawn from life, and the story of Raff Brinker is founded strictly upon fact.
sunlightnounUS /ˈsʌnlaɪt/
the rays of the sun
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
talenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
ThroughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous care.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
twentynounUS /ˈtwenti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Many of its incidents are drawn from life, and the story of Raff Brinker is founded strictly upon fact.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Should this simple narrative serve to give my young readers a just idea of Holland and its resources, or present true pictures of its inhabitants and their every-day life, or free them from certain current prejudices concerning that noble and enterprising people, the leading desire in writing it will have been satisfied.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading While acknowledging my obligations to many well-known writers on Dutch history, literature, and art, I turn with especial gratitude to those kind Holland friends who, with generous zeal, have taken many a backward glance at their country for my sake, seeing it as it looked twenty years ago, when the Brinker home stood unnoticed in sunlight and shadow.
