Chapter II

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

From this reading [Mr. Gervaas Van Varken was a tradesman who flourished on the Boomptjes of Rotterdam in the early years of the last century.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

-ing form of “accumulate” — get or gather together

From this reading Van Varken drove a tolerably brisk trade, and, being of extremely miserly habits, succeeded in accumulating a respectable amount of capital.

how long something has existed

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

a quantity of money

From this reading Van Varken drove a tolerably brisk trade, and, being of extremely miserly habits, succeeded in accumulating a respectable amount of capital.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

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

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

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

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

severely simple

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Van Varken drove a tolerably brisk trade, and, being of extremely miserly habits, succeeded in accumulating a respectable amount of capital.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

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

From this reading [Mr. Gervaas Van Varken was a tradesman who flourished on the Boomptjes of Rotterdam in the early years of the last century.

quick and energetic

From this reading Van Varken drove a tolerably brisk trade, and, being of extremely miserly habits, succeeded in accumulating a respectable amount of capital.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

of or relating to or characteristic of Calvinism or its adherents

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Van Varken drove a tolerably brisk trade, and, being of extremely miserly habits, succeeded in accumulating a respectable amount of capital.

a period of 100 years

From this reading [Mr. Gervaas Van Varken was a tradesman who flourished on the Boomptjes of Rotterdam in the early years of the last century.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

well in the past; former

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

your usual mood

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

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

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Van Varken drove a tolerably brisk trade, and, being of extremely miserly habits, succeeded in accumulating a respectable amount of capital.

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

From this reading [Mr. Gervaas Van Varken was a tradesman who flourished on the Boomptjes of Rotterdam in the early years of the last century.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

half the width of an em

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Van Varken drove a tolerably brisk trade, and, being of extremely miserly habits, succeeded in accumulating a respectable amount of capital.

past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously

From this reading [Mr. Gervaas Van Varken was a tradesman who flourished on the Boomptjes of Rotterdam in the early years of the last century.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

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

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading Van Varken drove a tolerably brisk trade, and, being of extremely miserly habits, succeeded in accumulating a respectable amount of capital.

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

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

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

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

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

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

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

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

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

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

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

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

immediately past

From this reading [Mr. Gervaas Van Varken was a tradesman who flourished on the Boomptjes of Rotterdam in the early years of the last century.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

A practitioner of magic and ancient arcane arts, often wielding deception and powerful spells.

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

joined in matrimony

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity

From this reading Van Varken drove a tolerably brisk trade, and, being of extremely miserly habits, succeeded in accumulating a respectable amount of capital.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

a form of address for a man

From this reading [Mr. Gervaas Van Varken was a tradesman who flourished on the Boomptjes of Rotterdam in the early years of the last century.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading [Mr. Gervaas Van Varken was a tradesman who flourished on the Boomptjes of Rotterdam in the early years of the last century.

and nothing more

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

a member of a monotheistic sect of Zoroastrian origin; descended from the Persians; now found in western India

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

an amount of time

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

any competition

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

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

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Van Varken drove a tolerably brisk trade, and, being of extremely miserly habits, succeeded in accumulating a respectable amount of capital.

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

From this reading [Mr. Gervaas Van Varken was a tradesman who flourished on the Boomptjes of Rotterdam in the early years of the last century.

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

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

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

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Van Varken drove a tolerably brisk trade, and, being of extremely miserly habits, succeeded in accumulating a respectable amount of capital.

sullen or moody

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

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

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

an autonomous region of the Peoples Republic of China; located in the Himalayas

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

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

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading Van Varken drove a tolerably brisk trade, and, being of extremely miserly habits, succeeded in accumulating a respectable amount of capital.

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

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Van Varken drove a tolerably brisk trade, and, being of extremely miserly habits, succeeded in accumulating a respectable amount of capital.

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading [Mr. Gervaas Van Varken was a tradesman who flourished on the Boomptjes of Rotterdam in the early years of the last century.

restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

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 Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

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

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

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

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

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

From this reading [Mr. Gervaas Van Varken was a tradesman who flourished on the Boomptjes of Rotterdam in the early years of the last century.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

at the time that

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

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

From this reading His business was that of a ship-chandler—for so we may approximately translate the inscription, ‘Koopman en Touwwerk en andere Scheepsbehoeften,’ which appeared at the side of his door.

which person or people

From this reading [Mr. Gervaas Van Varken was a tradesman who flourished on the Boomptjes of Rotterdam in the early years of the last century.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Concerning the Birth and Education of Dr. Gervaas Van Varken, and his Loathing and Abhorrence of the whole Human Race—How he met an Ancient Parsee merchant in Bombay, and got an introduction to the Great Magician of Thibet—How he went to Thibet; what he learned there, and how he departed from it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was a man of very morose and sulky disposition, and, when he had reached the period of middle age, married a Vrouw who was not only gifted with a moral character closely resembling his own, but had, moreover, embraced Calvinistic views of the most austere type.

a late time of life

From this reading [Mr. Gervaas Van Varken was a tradesman who flourished on the Boomptjes of Rotterdam in the early years of the last century.