Chapter XV

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

From this reading SUPPER AT A BOERDERIJ.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

later than; following

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

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

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

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

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

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

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

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

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SUPPER AT A BOERDERIJ.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

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

From this reading SUPPER AT A BOERDERIJ.

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

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

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

From this reading He said he would--to oblige me; and I was pleased to notice that he started, taking Boyton with him, by the earliest possible train.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He said he would--to oblige me; and I was pleased to notice that he started, taking Boyton with him, by the earliest possible train.

the job of a professional coach

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

dearly loved

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading He said he would--to oblige me; and I was pleased to notice that he started, taking Boyton with him, by the earliest possible train.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

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

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

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

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

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

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

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

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

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

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

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

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

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

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

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

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

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

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

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

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

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

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

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

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

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

From this reading He said he would--to oblige me; and I was pleased to notice that he started, taking Boyton with him, by the earliest possible train.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

a follower of Mohammed

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He said he would--to oblige me; and I was pleased to notice that he started, taking Boyton with him, by the earliest possible train.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

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

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

force somebody to do something

From this reading He said he would--to oblige me; and I was pleased to notice that he started, taking Boyton with him, by the earliest possible train.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

and nothing more

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

plural of “overcoat” — a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

the act of departing politely

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He said he would--to oblige me; and I was pleased to notice that he started, taking Boyton with him, by the earliest possible train.

a full supply

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He said he would--to oblige me; and I was pleased to notice that he started, taking Boyton with him, by the earliest possible train.

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

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

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

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

jump straight up

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said he would--to oblige me; and I was pleased to notice that he started, taking Boyton with him, by the earliest possible train.

an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

A tropical plant whose seeds are used in food, and the famous magical password 'Open Sesame'.

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He said he would--to oblige me; and I was pleased to notice that he started, taking Boyton with him, by the earliest possible train.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading SUPPER AT A BOERDERIJ.

carry out

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He said he would--to oblige me; and I was pleased to notice that he started, taking Boyton with him, by the earliest possible train.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

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

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

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

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

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

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

create by training and teaching

From this reading He said he would--to oblige me; and I was pleased to notice that he started, taking Boyton with him, by the earliest possible train.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

without preparation; not prepared for

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

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 That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

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From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

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

From this reading He said he would--to oblige me; and I was pleased to notice that he started, taking Boyton with him, by the earliest possible train.

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

From this reading This was the six twenty--a notorious bommel which brought him into the Hague only seventeen minutes earlier than if he had waited for a decent breakfast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That night, after Terence had retired, I had a confidential talk with van Leeuwen; and I begged of him, as a great favour, to take the Grammar to Kathleen, and--if he had time--give her a little coaching in Dutch.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He said he would--to oblige me; and I was pleased to notice that he started, taking Boyton with him, by the earliest possible train.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading IN THE SHADE OF THE PRIEELTJE.--AN UNPREPARED GUEST.--COWS' OVERCOATS.--THANK YOU.--ANOTHER CUP.--VOOR DE PRONK.--THINGS ARE DEAR IN HOLLAND.--AN INNOCENT OBSERVATION.--HALF-ELF.--STARVATION IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY.--A MOHAMMEDAN.--PROBEER NOUW IS.--OPEN SESAME.--AN AFFECTIONATE IRISH TERRIER.--GENERAL PRINCIPLES.--A PARTING SALVO.