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.