perf
Example Sentences
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Note the idiomatic use of the perf. partic. of a verb of motion after kommen, to express the manner of coming.
From Aus meinem Königreich by Sylva, Carmen
Participles, pres. doing; perf. done; compound, having done.
From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel
Infinitive, present, to do; perf. to have done.
From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel
Laughed at, perf. part, of to laugh at, referring to the same as been.
From English Grammar in Familiar Lectures by Kirkham, Samuel
Heart-shaped, small perf.; fine green stone, jade or serpentine.
From American Antiquities Auction Catalogue, January 8, 1898 by Norman, Wm. B.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.