Chapter XXII

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

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

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

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

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

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

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From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

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From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading "I haven't exchanged a single word on the subject with my wife."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Van der Welcke looked up: "I wasn't thinking of it for a second."

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

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

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From this reading "I haven't exchanged a single word on the subject with my wife."

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

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I heard that you meant to, or rather that it was your wife's intention."

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From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

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

From this reading Van der Welcke looked up: "I wasn't thinking of it for a second."

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading I heard that you meant to, or rather that it was your wife's intention."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Van der Welcke looked up: "I wasn't thinking of it for a second."

the act of departing

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

a city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

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

From this reading Van der Welcke looked up: "I wasn't thinking of it for a second."

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading I heard that you meant to, or rather that it was your wife's intention."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I haven't exchanged a single word on the subject with my wife."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I haven't exchanged a single word on the subject with my wife."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I heard that you meant to, or rather that it was your wife's intention."

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

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

on the contrary

From this reading I heard that you meant to, or rather that it was your wife's intention."

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "Really?

members of a governing board

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Van der Welcke looked up: "I wasn't thinking of it for a second."

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading "I haven't exchanged a single word on the subject with my wife."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading "I haven't exchanged a single word on the subject with my wife."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I heard that you meant to, or rather that it was your wife's intention."

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

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

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

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

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

From this reading Van der Welcke looked up: "I wasn't thinking of it for a second."

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 "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

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

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

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

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

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

From this reading Van der Welcke looked up: "I wasn't thinking of it for a second."

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

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

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

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

which person or people

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "I haven't exchanged a single word on the subject with my wife."

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

From this reading I heard that you meant to, or rather that it was your wife's intention."

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I haven't exchanged a single word on the subject with my wife."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "I haven't exchanged a single word on the subject with my wife."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I heard that you meant to, or rather that it was your wife's intention."

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

From this reading "So you're thinking of being presented at Court next winter?" said Van Vreeswijck, who had been a chum of Henri's at Leiden and who was now a chamberlain-extraordinary to the Queen Regent, as he and Van der Welcke were leaving the Plaats together.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I heard that you meant to, or rather that it was your wife's intention."