Chapter I

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

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

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From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

later than; following

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

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

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

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

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

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

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

an orderly arrangement

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

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

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of "The Footsteps of Fate," etc.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

the capital of Switzerland; located in western Switzerland

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

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

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

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

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

a large formal assembly

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

make right or correct

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

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From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

the act of departing

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

true confidential information

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

a conversation between two persons

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

plural of “dot” — a very small circular shape

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

take in liquids

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

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From this reading Author of "The Footsteps of Fate," etc.

being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

a social unit living together

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Author of "The Footsteps of Fate," etc.

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From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

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

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Author of "The Footsteps of Fate," etc.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

ranking above all others

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

the time of life between 40 and 50

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

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

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

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

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

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

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

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

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

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

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

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

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

in the recent past

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

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

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

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

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

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

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

take in marriage

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

the force of workers available

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

absolutely essential

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

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

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

a brief written record

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

one who writes novels

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

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

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of "The Footsteps of Fate," etc.

and nothing more

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

by chance

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

cause to become

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

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

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

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

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

the decade from 1960 to 1969

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

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

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

express in speech

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

not in physical motion

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

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

From this reading Author of "The Footsteps of Fate," etc.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

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

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

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

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

the topmost one of two

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

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 I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading I have done my best, by a complicated and perhaps only partly successful system of italics, hyphens and dots, to render the various eccentricities of speech of Cateau van Lowe, Adolphine van Saetzema and Aunt Ruyvenaer.

an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

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

From this reading This story is translated from the Dutch of Louis Couperus, the foremost novelist in a country which has lately had the good sense to join the Berne Convention.

which person or people

From this reading Friends who have seen my version in manuscript suggest to me that certain details of the action and dialogue strike an exotic note to English ears and may therefore need some interpretation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But I could not bring myself to burden a work of fiction with an array of foot-notes nor to believe that it is really necessary to explain to readers of Couperus' fellow-countryman, "Maarten Maartens," that Dutch men and women of the upper classes still call their parents "Papa" and "Mamma," as the English did in the sixties, and still drink tea after dinner, as the English did in the forties; that, in Holland, persons of quality are not addressed by their titles in conversation; that it is not quite correct, or that it is at least a departure from the aristocratic tradition, for a lady of family _not_ to wash up her own breakfast-china at the table; that the Dutch speak of Java as India and sometimes marry native wives, who, _nihilo obstante_, are "received" by the "family" at home.