used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
anew
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
antelopes
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From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
Arend
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From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
blesboks
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From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
browsingnounUS /ˈbraʊzɪŋ/
reading superficially or at random
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
determinedlyadverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmənədli/
with determination; in a determined manner
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
divisible by two
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
Groot
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From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
someone who hunts game
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
Klaas
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From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
engage in
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
not any; not one
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
on one occasion
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
with low volume
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
roer
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From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
slackenedverbUS /ˈslækənd/
past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
in the near future
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
not in physical motion
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
possessing sweep
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
swervedverbUS /swɜːrvd/
past form of “swerve” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Neither of the boys fired, as they had been told not to do; and as both behaved discreetly and quietly, the antelopes, after galloping some distance to their rear, slackened their pace, and again commenced browsing.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
communicated in words
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is true that they swerved a little to _get past_ the boys; but as soon as they were fairly beyond them, they headed once more in the same direction as before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
at the time that
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Klaas and Jan were at some distance from each other, so as to make a wider front to the drive; but for all that, the blesboks swept past both at such a distance as to give no chance for a bullet, even though sent from the long roer.
Willem
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From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Groot Willem felt considerably chagrined at the result, and got well laughed at by both Hans and Arend; but what annoyed him still more was a word or two uttered by the rival hunter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Instead of turning when Klaas and Jan approached them from the opposite side, as all expected they would do, the stubborn creatures would not be turned, but kept on most determinedly in their original course.
