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A German Pompadour
A German Pompadour

Chapter X · Chapter 10

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THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.
After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.
Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.
Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.
It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.
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/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

A German Pompadour

Chapter X · Chapter 10

Chapter 10 of A German Pompadour is here in full — 398 sentences across 80 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/79 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.
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After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.
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Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.
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Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.
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It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

Learner Dictionary

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

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ejection noun US /ɪˈdʒekʃən/

the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting

From this reading “Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.”

eviction noun US /ɪˈvɪkʃən/

action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved

From this reading “Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.”

grotto noun US /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

a small cave (usually with attractive features)

From this reading “THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.”

ominously adverb US /ˈɑːmənəsli/

in an ominous manner

From this reading “Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.”

relegated verb US /ˈreləɡeɪtɪd/

past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment

From this reading “Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.”

Stuttgart noun US /ˈstʌtɡərt/

a city in southwestern Germany famous for innovative architecture

From this reading “THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.”

summary noun US /ˈsʌməri/

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading “Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.”

townsfolk noun US /ˈtaʊnzfoʊk/

the people living in a municipality smaller than a city

From this reading “It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.”

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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 THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

ATTACKnounUS /əˈtæk/

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

commandeering

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From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

costnounUS /kɑːst/

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

courtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

Duke'snounUS /duːks/

possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

dwelling-place

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From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

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

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

ejectionnounUS /ɪˈdʒekʃən/

the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/

plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

evictionnounUS /ɪˈvɪkʃən/

action by a landlord that compels a tenant to leave the premises (as by rendering the premises unfit for occupancy); no physical expulsion or legal process is involved

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

Feast-day

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

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

floornounUS /flɔːr/

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

GrandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

GROTTOnounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

a small cave (usually with attractive features)

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

hare-coursers

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

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

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

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

Highness's

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

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

houndsnounUS /haʊndz/

plural of “hound” — any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

inconvenientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənt/

not suited to your comfort, purpose or needs

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

Jaegerhaus

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

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

Judengasse

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

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

keeper's

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

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

lanounUS /lɑː/

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/

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 It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

Maitre

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

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

Meute

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

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

murmuredverbUS /ˈmɜːrmərd/

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/

as might be expected

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

officialadjectiveUS /əˈfɪʃəl/

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

ominouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːmənəsli/

in an ominous manner

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

personagenoun

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

prizedverbUS /praɪzd/

past form of “prize” — hold dear

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

PublicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/

housing available for people to live in

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

relegatedverbUS /ˈreləɡeɪtɪd/

past form of “relegate” — refer to another person for decision or judgment

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

repairnounUS /rɪˈper/

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/

past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

sawverbUS /sɔː/

cut with a saw

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

socialadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəl/

relating to human society and its members

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

spentadjectiveUS /spent/

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading After a few days spent in her old quarters in the castle, she removed to a hastily improvised abode on the first floor of the Duke's Jaegerhaus.

stag-hounds

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From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

stayverbUS /steɪ/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

StuttgartnounUS /ˈstʌtɡərt/

a city in southwestern Germany famous for innovative architecture

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

Stuttgarters

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From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/

a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

townsfolknounUS /ˈtaʊnzfoʊk/

the people living in a municipality smaller than a city

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

viewnounUS /vjuː/

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It had long been a highly prized privilege of the townsfolk to repair, each Sunday and Feast-day, to view the hounds--in fact, this custom had become one of their social entertainments.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/

widely or fully known

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading Public disapproval was excited by the summary commandeering of a well-known official residence; and when, following upon their keeper's ejection, the stag-hounds and hare-coursers were removed from the Jaegerhaus, the Stuttgarters murmured ominously.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Here had been the official residence of his Highness's Grand Maitre de la Meute, and this personage, who was relegated to a small and inconvenient dwelling-place, naturally resented his eviction.

Wilhelmine

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From this reading THE ATTACK IN THE GROTTO THE court of Stuttgart soon saw to its cost that Wilhelmine had of a truth 'come to stay this time,' as she herself had announced on the evening of her return from the Judengasse.

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