used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I must tell you about that great walk we took from Leyden to Haarlem.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
Arnhemnoun
a city in the central Netherlands on the lower Rhine River; site of a battle in 1944 during World War II
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
BAKERnounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
BETAALD
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From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
BonnnounUS /bɑːn/
a city in western Germany on the Rhine River; was the capital of West Germany between 1949 and 1989
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
the first light of day
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
DON'T
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From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
Dr
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From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
DUNESnounUS /duːnz/
plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
ETEN
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From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
EXQUISITEadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I must tell you about that great walk we took from Leyden to Haarlem.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I must tell you about that great walk we took from Leyden to Haarlem.
Haarlem
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From this reading I must tell you about that great walk we took from Leyden to Haarlem.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must tell you about that great walk we took from Leyden to Haarlem.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
JE
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From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
and nothing more
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
Leeuwen
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From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
LeydennounUS /ˈlaɪdən/
a city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620
From this reading I must tell you about that great walk we took from Leyden to Haarlem.
LibrariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
MacNamara
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From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
manuscriptsnounUS /ˈmænjəskrɪpts/
plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
museumsnounUS /mjuːˈziːəmz/
plural of “museum” — a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must tell you about that great walk we took from Leyden to Haarlem.
not any; not one
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
pottering
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From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
REPARTEEnounUS /ˌrepərˈtiː/
adroitness and cleverness in reply
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
SALEnounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
SIESTAnounUS /siˈestə/
a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
express in words
From this reading I must tell you about that great walk we took from Leyden to Haarlem.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I must tell you about that great walk we took from Leyden to Haarlem.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THUNDERSTORM.
THUNDERSTORMnounUS /ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
From this reading THE THUNDERSTORM.
up to a particular time
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I must tell you about that great walk we took from Leyden to Haarlem.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I must tell you about that great walk we took from Leyden to Haarlem.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
the act of using
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
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 He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I must tell you about that great walk we took from Leyden to Haarlem.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
WOU
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From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That was just after Terence came back from Germany, wearied with waiting till his learned Dad would cease pottering about the museums in Bonn.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He wrote to van Leeuwen in Arnhem; and urged that youth use his influence with the University Librarian to let Dr. MacNamara see the Irish manuscripts he was so keen upon.
ZETTEN
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From this reading THE NORTH SEA COAST.--AN EXQUISITE DAWN.--A MORNING WALK.--BY THE SUMMER SEA.--LOST IN THE DUNES.--NO FOOD FOR SALE.--AN ORDINARY BAKER.--THE BROKEN SIESTA.--WOU JE ETEN?--BETAALD ZETTEN.--YOU DON'T QUITE FOLLOW.--REPARTEE UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
