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21 beenruimte
n. legroom, space which allows one to move or stretch one's legs while seated -
22 beenwarmer
n. leg warmers, thick footless knit stockings worn over the lower legs for warmth while dancing -
23 beslapen
adv. sleep on it, think about something for a while before coming up with a decision -
24 bijwijlen
adv. on occasion, when needed; sometimes, once in a while -
25 boezeroen
n. smock, overall, loose protective garment worn over clothing while working -
26 brochette
n. skewer, thin spike of wood or metal used to hold meat or vegetables while grilling -
27 carpoolen
v. travel cooperatively while each member takes a turn bringing the group to the workplace or school -
28 cello
n. cello, large four-stringed instrument of the violin family that is played with a bow while resting upright between the player's knees -
29 charade
n. charade, game in which words or phrases are pantomimed while others guess the meaning -
30 dagdromen
n. daydream, wishfully imagine, think about something pleasant (while awake) -
31 dagdroom
n. daydream, fantasy indulged in while awake, reverie -
32 daverend
adj. resoundingly, reverberantly, resonantly, while producing an echo -
33 de tijd doorkomen
v. while the time away -
34 de tijd verdrijven
v. while the time away, amuse oneself -
35 deltavliegen
n. hang-gliding, sport in which a person glides through the air while holding onto a harness attached to a large wing -
36 elastiekspringen
n. bungee jumping, jumping from a high place while the jumper is tied to a very long elastic cable -
37 enuresis
n. enuresis, (Medicine) involuntary urination (especially at night while sleeping) -
38 eresaluut
n. salute, salutation, act of greeting; formal gesture of respect; position of one's body or rifle while saluting; expression of honor or respect -
39 even
adv. momentarily, for a while; equally, even -
40 federaal
adj. federal, of or pertaining to a form of government in which separate states unite under a central authority while retaining limited powers of government; of or pertaining to a central authority in a federation
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while — while, whilst 1. Both forms are used in BrE, but whilst is not much used in AmE. There is no distinction in usage as regards meaning, although varying grammatical patterns are noted below. 2. The word is a conjunction, and its primary sense is… … Modern English usage
While — While, n. [AS. hw[=i]l; akin to OS. hw[=i]l, hw[=i]la, OFries. hw[=i]le, D. wigl, G. weile, OHG. w[=i]la, hw[=i]la, hw[=i]l, Icel. hv[=i]la a bed, hv[=i]ld rest, Sw. hvila, Dan. hvile, Goth. hweila a time, and probably to L. quietus quiet, and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
While — and whilst are conjunctions whose primary meaning is during the time that . An example is::The days were hot while we were on vacation.:I read a magazine whilst I was waiting. While and whilst can nowadays legitimately be used in the contrastive… … Wikipedia
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while — ► NOUN 1) (a while) a period of time. 2) (a while) for some time. 3) (the while) at the same time; meanwhile. 4) (the while) literary during the time that. ► … English terms dictionary
While — While, conj. 1. During the time that; as long as; whilst; at the same time that; as, while I write, you sleep. While I have time and space. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] Use your memory; you will sensibly experience a gradual improvement, while you… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
While as — While While, conj. 1. During the time that; as long as; whilst; at the same time that; as, while I write, you sleep. While I have time and space. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] Use your memory; you will sensibly experience a gradual improvement, while… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
While — While, prep. Until; till. [Obs. or Prov. Eng. & Scot.] [1913 Webster] I may be conveyed into your chamber; I ll lie under your bed while midnight. Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
while — while, wile, beguile, fleet mean to pass time, especially leisure time, without being bored. One whiles or wiles away a space of time by causing it to be filled by something pleasant, diverting, or amusing {they can while away an hour very… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
while — [conj1] as long as although, at the same time, during, during the time, in the time, throughout the time, whilst; concept 799 while [conj2] even though albeit, although, howbeit, much as, though, when, whereas; concept 544 while [n] time interval … New thesaurus
while I'm at it — ˌwhile you re/I m etc. ˈat it idiom used to suggest that sb could do sth while they are doing sth else • ‘I m just going to buy some postcards.’ ‘Can you get me some stamps while you re at it?’ Main entry: ↑whileidiom … Useful english dictionary
