Chapter XXV

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

From this reading Constance made it a duty to go often to Adolphine's during Floortje's wedding-preliminaries.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

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From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

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From this reading Constance made it a duty to go often to Adolphine's during Floortje's wedding-preliminaries.

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

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

with attention; in an attentive manner

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

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From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

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From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

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

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading Constance made it a duty to go often to Adolphine's during Floortje's wedding-preliminaries.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

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

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Constance made it a duty to go often to Adolphine's during Floortje's wedding-preliminaries.

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

From this reading Constance made it a duty to go often to Adolphine's during Floortje's wedding-preliminaries.

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From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

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From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Just feel them, only feel them!

praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

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From this reading Constance made it a duty to go often to Adolphine's during Floortje's wedding-preliminaries.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

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

From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Constance made it a duty to go often to Adolphine's during Floortje's wedding-preliminaries.

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

From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

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

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

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

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

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

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Constance made it a duty to go often to Adolphine's during Floortje's wedding-preliminaries.

and nothing more

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Constance made it a duty to go often to Adolphine's during Floortje's wedding-preliminaries.

engage in

From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

plural of “napkin” — a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Constance made it a duty to go often to Adolphine's during Floortje's wedding-preliminaries.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

and nothing more

From this reading Just feel them, only feel them!

To move from a closed position.

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

plural of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

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From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

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From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

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

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

a large number or amount

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

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

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

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

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Just feel them, only feel them!

in or at that place or location

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

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

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

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

From this reading Constance made it a duty to go often to Adolphine's during Floortje's wedding-preliminaries.

the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

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

From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

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

From this reading Constance made it a duty to go often to Adolphine's during Floortje's wedding-preliminaries.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

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

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading Whereas those fripperies of Emilie's...!"--and listened attentively to the endless pæans of self-glorification, spent herself in admiration, was determined to flatter Adolphine and to make a good impression on her sister.

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

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.

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

From this reading She went out of her way to be cordial; she sent a beautiful basket of flowers on the day of the contract; she gave a handsome present, much more expensive than the one which she had sent Emilie; and she showed great interest in the party and the dinner that were to be given at the Witte Brug.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She examined attentively the open presses with the stacks of linen composing Floortje's trousseau--"Just look at those chemises; and those table-cloths and napkins: there's quality there, you can't beat it.