Chapter XXX

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

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

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

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

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

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

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

From this reading “You are recovered, Mynheer?” asked M. Fagel, with some embarrassment.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

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

From this reading “You are recovered, Mynheer?” asked M. Fagel, with some embarrassment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

a line of approach

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

next to; at the side of

From this reading On the chair beside him lay an open portfolio of sketches.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

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

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading On the chair beside him lay an open portfolio of sketches.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

plural of “dove” — any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

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

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public

From this reading “You are recovered, Mynheer?” asked M. Fagel, with some embarrassment.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

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

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

set up or found

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

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

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

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

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading On the chair beside him lay an open portfolio of sketches.

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

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

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

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

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

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading On the chair beside him lay an open portfolio of sketches.

a room where books are kept

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

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

From this reading “You are recovered, Mynheer?” asked M. Fagel, with some embarrassment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the chair beside him lay an open portfolio of sketches.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

the beneficiary of a pension fund

From this reading The Grand Pensionary smiled sadly.

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

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading On the chair beside him lay an open portfolio of sketches.

on the contrary

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading “You are recovered, Mynheer?” asked M. Fagel, with some embarrassment.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

any loose flowing garment

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading The Grand Pensionary smiled sadly.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading On the chair beside him lay an open portfolio of sketches.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading The Grand Pensionary smiled sadly.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “You are recovered, Mynheer?” asked M. Fagel, with some embarrassment.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

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

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE RESTORATION M. Gaspard Fagel, excited, rather better dressed than usual, with an orange ribbon in his button-hole, arrived early in the afternoon at the Grand Pensionary’s house in the Kneuterdyk Avenue.

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

From this reading He found M. de Witt seated languidly at the open window of his library, wearing a loose Japanese robe and gazing out at the sunny garden and the doves in the trees.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You are recovered, Mynheer?” asked M. Fagel, with some embarrassment.