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From this reading With the Regent his meeting was as it ought to be with a person entitled to a gold payong, [38] at the same time his younger brother.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
affabilitynoun
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Resident of Bantam introduced the Regent and the Controller to the new Assistant Resident.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
AssistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The Resident of Bantam introduced the Regent and the Controller to the new Assistant Resident.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
BantamnounUS /ˈbæntəm/
any of various small breeds of fowl
From this reading The Resident of Bantam introduced the Regent and the Controller to the new Assistant Resident.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With the Regent his meeting was as it ought to be with a person entitled to a gold payong, [38] at the same time his younger brother.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
confined by bonds
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading With the Regent his meeting was as it ought to be with a person entitled to a gold payong, [38] at the same time his younger brother.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
COMPOSITIONnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading [CONTINUATION OF STERN’S COMPOSITION.]
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
CONTINUATIONnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading [CONTINUATION OF STERN’S COMPOSITION.]
ControllernounUS /kənˈtroʊlər/
someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading The Resident of Bantam introduced the Regent and the Controller to the new Assistant Resident.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading With the Regent his meeting was as it ought to be with a person entitled to a gold payong, [38] at the same time his younger brother.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
functionariesnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃəneriz/
plural of “functionary” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
coins made of gold
From this reading With the Regent his meeting was as it ought to be with a person entitled to a gold payong, [38] at the same time his younger brother.
death of a person
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
Havelaar
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From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The Resident of Bantam introduced the Regent and the Controller to the new Assistant Resident.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With the Regent his meeting was as it ought to be with a person entitled to a gold payong, [38] at the same time his younger brother.
engage in
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Resident of Bantam introduced the Regent and the Controller to the new Assistant Resident.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [CONTINUATION OF STERN’S COMPOSITION.]
on one occasion
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading With the Regent his meeting was as it ought to be with a person entitled to a gold payong, [38] at the same time his younger brother.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
payong
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From this reading With the Regent his meeting was as it ought to be with a person entitled to a gold payong, [38] at the same time his younger brother.
a human being
From this reading With the Regent his meeting was as it ought to be with a person entitled to a gold payong, [38] at the same time his younger brother.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
rebukedverbUS /rɪˈbjuːkt/
past form of “rebuke” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading The Resident of Bantam introduced the Regent and the Controller to the new Assistant Resident.
ResidentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading The Resident of Bantam introduced the Regent and the Controller to the new Assistant Resident.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
Identical; not different.
From this reading With the Regent his meeting was as it ought to be with a person entitled to a gold payong, [38] at the same time his younger brother.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
STERN'SnounUS /stɜːrnz/
possessive form of “stern” — the rear part of a ship
From this reading [CONTINUATION OF STERN’S COMPOSITION.]
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Resident of Bantam introduced the Regent and the Controller to the new Assistant Resident.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With the Regent his meeting was as it ought to be with a person entitled to a gold payong, [38] at the same time his younger brother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Resident of Bantam introduced the Regent and the Controller to the new Assistant Resident.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the Regent his meeting was as it ought to be with a person entitled to a gold payong, [38] at the same time his younger brother.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With grave affability he rebuked his too great civility, which had brought him, in such weather, to the confines of his district, which, according to the rules of etiquette, the Regent was not bound to do.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Havelaar courteously saluted both these functionaries; the Controller (there is always something painful in meeting a new superior) he placed at once at his ease with a few friendly words, as if he wished immediately to introduce a sort of familiarity that would make intercourse easy.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading With the Regent his meeting was as it ought to be with a person entitled to a gold payong, [38] at the same time his younger brother.
