Chapter VIII

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

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

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

From this reading The place fronted the bay and near by was something of a fortress with a few ancient cannon.

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

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The place fronted the bay and near by was something of a fortress with a few ancient cannon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The place fronted the bay and near by was something of a fortress with a few ancient cannon.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading The place fronted the bay and near by was something of a fortress with a few ancient cannon.

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

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

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

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Here a number of Dutch soldiers were on duty.

at any time

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Not far off was the home of the governor of the island, a mansion with walls of immense thickness.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The place fronted the bay and near by was something of a fortress with a few ancient cannon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

a fortified defensive structure

From this reading The place fronted the bay and near by was something of a fortress with a few ancient cannon.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

past form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

From this reading The place fronted the bay and near by was something of a fortress with a few ancient cannon.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

the head of a state government

From this reading Not far off was the home of the governor of the island, a mansion with walls of immense thickness.

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

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

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

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

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

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here a number of Dutch soldiers were on duty.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Not far off was the home of the governor of the island, a mansion with walls of immense thickness.

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

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Not far off was the home of the governor of the island, a mansion with walls of immense thickness.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Not far off was the home of the governor of the island, a mansion with walls of immense thickness.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

the act of departing

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

most important element

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Not far off was the home of the governor of the island, a mansion with walls of immense thickness.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

in motion

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The place fronted the bay and near by was something of a fortress with a few ancient cannon.

not any; not one

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not far off was the home of the governor of the island, a mansion with walls of immense thickness.

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

From this reading Here a number of Dutch soldiers were on duty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

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

From this reading Not far off was the home of the governor of the island, a mansion with walls of immense thickness.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Here a number of Dutch soldiers were on duty.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

above and across; more than

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The place fronted the bay and near by was something of a fortress with a few ancient cannon.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

with extreme conscientiousness

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Here a number of Dutch soldiers were on duty.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The place fronted the bay and near by was something of a fortress with a few ancient cannon.

in the near future

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

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

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

the dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width

From this reading Not far off was the home of the governor of the island, a mansion with walls of immense thickness.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

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

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

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

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Not far off was the home of the governor of the island, a mansion with walls of immense thickness.

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

From this reading Not far off was the home of the governor of the island, a mansion with walls of immense thickness.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

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

From this reading Here a number of Dutch soldiers were on duty.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I will see if I cannot get carriages, and then we can drive around,” said Professor Strong, and this was done, and soon they were moving along slowly, for no Dutch hackman ever thinks of driving fast.

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

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FROM CURAÇAO TO LA GUAYRA Leaving the steamer, our friends proceeded to the main thoroughfare of Willemstad, a quaint old street, scrupulously clean--a characteristic of every Dutch town--and with buildings that looked as if they had been moved over from Amsterdam.