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The Quest — The Authorized Translation from the Dutch of De
The Quest — The Authorized Translation from the Dutch of De

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of The Quest — The Authorized Translation from the Dutch of De is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Frederik van Eeden • Curated US English Learning Edition
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"This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.
"Another excellent assistant of mine.
Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.
Just look!
They quiver and quake like jelly.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Quest — The Authorized Translation from the Dutch of De

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of The Quest — The Authorized Translation from the Dutch of De is here in full — 405 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/81 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.
Line 2
"Another excellent assistant of mine.
/əˈnʌðər ˈeksələnt əˈsɪstənt ʌv maɪn/
Line 3
Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.
Line 4
Just look!
/dʒʌst lʊk/
Line 5
They quiver and quake like jelly.
/ðeɪ ˈkwɪvər ənd kweɪk laɪk ˈdʒeli/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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assistant noun US /əˈsɪstənt/

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading “"Another excellent assistant of mine.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
compact noun US /ˈkɑːmpækt/

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading “Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
jelly noun US /ˈdʒeli/

an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods

From this reading “They quiver and quake like jelly.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nasty adjective US /ˈnæsti/

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

From this reading “"This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nostril noun US /ˈnɑːstrɪl/

either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose

From this reading “"This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
quake verb US /kweɪk/

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading “They quiver and quake like jelly.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
quiver verb US /ˈkwɪvər/

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading “They quiver and quake like jelly.”

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twins noun US /twɪnz/

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading “Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

open mouth verb + noun

In this reading “"This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.”

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3

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From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

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4

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

From this reading Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.

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5

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From this reading Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
AnotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Another excellent assistant of mine.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading "Another excellent assistant of mine.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DevilnounUS /ˈdevəl/

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading "Another excellent assistant of mine.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Ginnegap

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

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Pending verification
girl-like

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

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Pending verification
Goedzak

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

From this reading Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.

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goodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
jellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/

an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods

From this reading They quiver and quake like jelly.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading Just look!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Labbekak

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

From this reading Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.

Pending verification
likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They quiver and quake like jelly.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Just look!

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
minepronounUS /maɪn/

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Another excellent assistant of mine.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/

offensive or even (of persons) malicious

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nostrilnounUS /ˈnɑːstrɪl/

either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Another excellent assistant of mine.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Velmora curated lexicon
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
pointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
quakeverbUS /kweɪk/

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading They quiver and quake like jelly.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
quiververbUS /ˈkwɪvər/

shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading They quiver and quake like jelly.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They quiver and quake like jelly.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
titteringadjective

being or sounding of nervous or suppressed laughter

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading Here are Labbekak[4] and Goedzak;[5] charming twins, compact of goodness and charity.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "This one is Ginnegap!"[3] said the Devil, pointing out a girl-like being with open mouth, dull eyes, and a finger in each nasty nostril, who was constantly tittering.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Chapter 22 of The Quest — The Authorized Translation from the Dutch of De by Frederik van Eeden holds 405 sentences, grouped into 81 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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