Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

in addition

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

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

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And I will go further and say that I know no greater living writer of imaginative prose in any land or any language.

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

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

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

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

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

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

a city in northwestern Belgium that is connected by canal to the North Sea; in the 13th century it was a leading member of the Hanseatic League; the old city (known as the City of Bridges) is a popular tourist attraction

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

past form of “comprise” — be composed of

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

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

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

able to communicate in English

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

divisible by two

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading And I will go further and say that I know no greater living writer of imaginative prose in any land or any language.

port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

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

From this reading And I will go further and say that I know no greater living writer of imaginative prose in any land or any language.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

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

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

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

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

From this reading And I will go further and say that I know no greater living writer of imaginative prose in any land or any language.

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

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

third-person singular of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

-ing form of “inhabit” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

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

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And I will go further and say that I know no greater living writer of imaginative prose in any land or any language.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading And I will go further and say that I know no greater living writer of imaginative prose in any land or any language.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading And I will go further and say that I know no greater living writer of imaginative prose in any land or any language.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading And I will go further and say that I know no greater living writer of imaginative prose in any land or any language.

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

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

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

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

not any; not one

From this reading And I will go further and say that I know no greater living writer of imaginative prose in any land or any language.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

and nothing more

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And I will go further and say that I know no greater living writer of imaginative prose in any land or any language.

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

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

by chance

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

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

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

ordinary writing as distinguished from verse

From this reading And I will go further and say that I know no greater living writer of imaginative prose in any land or any language.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

express in words

From this reading And I will go further and say that I know no greater living writer of imaginative prose in any land or any language.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

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

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

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

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

past form of “subdivide” — form into subdivisions

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

in a subtle manner

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And I will go further and say that I know no greater living writer of imaginative prose in any land or any language.

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

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

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

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

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

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

a three-sided polygon

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

the act of using

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

the popular taste at a given time

From this reading Stijn Streuvels is accepted not only in Belgium, but also in Holland as the most distinguished Low-Dutch author of our time: his vogue, in fact, is even greater in the North Netherlands than in the southern kingdom.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

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

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

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

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading And I will go further and say that I know no greater living writer of imaginative prose in any land or any language.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading His medium is the West-Flemish dialect, which is spoken by perhaps a million people inhabiting the stretch of country that forms the province of West Flanders and is comprised within the irregular triangle outlined by the North Sea on the west, the French frontier of Flanders on the south and a line drawn at one-third of the distance between Bruges and Ghent on the east.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading In introducing this new writer to the English-speaking public, I may be permitted to give a few particulars of himself and his life.

battle in World War I (1917); an Allied offensive which eventually failed because tanks bogged down in the waterlogged soil of Flanders; Germans introduced mustard gas which interfered with the Allied artillery

From this reading In addition to Bruges and Ostend, this province of West Flanders includes such towns as Poperinghe, Ypres and Courtrai; and so subtly subdivided is the West-Flemish dialect that there are words which a man of Bruges will use to a man of Poperinghe and not be understood.