used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WELKE MIJNHEER?--AN AANSLAGBILJET.--A MYSTERIOUS OBSTACLE.--WIJ KRIJGEN BELET.--IS MIJNHEER GEENGAGEERD?--EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
AANSLAGBILJET
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From this reading WELKE MIJNHEER?--AN AANSLAGBILJET.--A MYSTERIOUS OBSTACLE.--WIJ KRIJGEN BELET.--IS MIJNHEER GEENGAGEERD?--EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WELKE MIJNHEER?--AN AANSLAGBILJET.--A MYSTERIOUS OBSTACLE.--WIJ KRIJGEN BELET.--IS MIJNHEER GEENGAGEERD?--EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We got on famously at Utrecht and at the Arnhem station.
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 We got on famously at Utrecht and at the Arnhem station.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We got on famously at Utrecht and at the Arnhem station.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
BELET
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From this reading BELET!
cyclesnounUS /ˈsaɪkəlz/
plural of “cycle” — an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
EEN
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From this reading WELKE MIJNHEER?--AN AANSLAGBILJET.--A MYSTERIOUS OBSTACLE.--WIJ KRIJGEN BELET.--IS MIJNHEER GEENGAGEERD?--EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "This is fine!" exclaimed Terence.
famouslyadverbUS /ˈfeɪməsli/
in a manner or to an extent that is well known
From this reading We got on famously at Utrecht and at the Arnhem station.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "This is fine!" exclaimed Terence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
GEENGAGEERD
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From this reading WELKE MIJNHEER?--AN AANSLAGBILJET.--A MYSTERIOUS OBSTACLE.--WIJ KRIJGEN BELET.--IS MIJNHEER GEENGAGEERD?--EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We got on famously at Utrecht and at the Arnhem station.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WELKE MIJNHEER?--AN AANSLAGBILJET.--A MYSTERIOUS OBSTACLE.--WIJ KRIJGEN BELET.--IS MIJNHEER GEENGAGEERD?--EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
KRIJGEN
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From this reading WELKE MIJNHEER?--AN AANSLAGBILJET.--A MYSTERIOUS OBSTACLE.--WIJ KRIJGEN BELET.--IS MIJNHEER GEENGAGEERD?--EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
MIJNHEER
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From this reading WELKE MIJNHEER?--AN AANSLAGBILJET.--A MYSTERIOUS OBSTACLE.--WIJ KRIJGEN BELET.--IS MIJNHEER GEENGAGEERD?--EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
of an obscure nature
From this reading WELKE MIJNHEER?--AN AANSLAGBILJET.--A MYSTERIOUS OBSTACLE.--WIJ KRIJGEN BELET.--IS MIJNHEER GEENGAGEERD?--EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
OBSTACLEnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading WELKE MIJNHEER?--AN AANSLAGBILJET.--A MYSTERIOUS OBSTACLE.--WIJ KRIJGEN BELET.--IS MIJNHEER GEENGAGEERD?--EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We got on famously at Utrecht and at the Arnhem station.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
RESTAURATIE
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From this reading WELKE MIJNHEER?--AN AANSLAGBILJET.--A MYSTERIOUS OBSTACLE.--WIJ KRIJGEN BELET.--IS MIJNHEER GEENGAGEERD?--EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
SPOEDIGE
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From this reading WELKE MIJNHEER?--AN AANSLAGBILJET.--A MYSTERIOUS OBSTACLE.--WIJ KRIJGEN BELET.--IS MIJNHEER GEENGAGEERD?--EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading We got on famously at Utrecht and at the Arnhem station.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
express in words
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading "This is fine!" exclaimed Terence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We got on famously at Utrecht and at the Arnhem station.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is fine!" exclaimed Terence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
Utrechtnoun
a city in the central Netherlands
From this reading We got on famously at Utrecht and at the Arnhem station.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We got on famously at Utrecht and at the Arnhem station.
WELKE
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From this reading WELKE MIJNHEER?--AN AANSLAGBILJET.--A MYSTERIOUS OBSTACLE.--WIJ KRIJGEN BELET.--IS MIJNHEER GEENGAGEERD?--EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
WIJ
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From this reading WELKE MIJNHEER?--AN AANSLAGBILJET.--A MYSTERIOUS OBSTACLE.--WIJ KRIJGEN BELET.--IS MIJNHEER GEENGAGEERD?--EEN SPOEDIGE RESTAURATIE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In less time than it takes to tell it we were mounted on our cycles with our bags in front of us, and ready for the road.
