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Andreas Hofer: An Historical Novel

Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.
Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.
Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.
"If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.
But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.
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Andreas Hofer: An Historical Novel

Chapter XX · Chapter 20

Chapter 20 of Andreas Hofer: An Historical Novel is here in full — 685 sentences across 137 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.
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Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.
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Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.
/hens hiː ˈluːsənd ðə kɔːrdz wɪð wɪtʃ hiː hæd bɪn taɪd ənd riˈmuːvd ðə ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf wɪð wɪtʃ hiː hæd bɪn ɡæɡd/
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"If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.
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But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

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affords verb US /əˈfɔːrdz/

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading “"If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.”

Bavarian noun US /bəˈveriən/

a native or an inhabitant of Bavaria

From this reading “"If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.”

cords noun US /kɔːrdz/

cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth

From this reading “Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.”

custody noun US /ˈkʌstədi/

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading “Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.”

gagged verb US /ɡæɡd/

inflected form of “gag” — prevent from speaking out

From this reading “Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.”

loosened adjective US /ˈluːsənd/

straightened out

From this reading “Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.”

precautions noun US /priˈkɔːʃənz/

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading “Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.”

vigilance noun US /ˈvɪdʒələns/

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading “Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.”

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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 ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/

treat badly

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/

further or added

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/

give advice to

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/

third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

BavariannounUS /bəˈveriən/

a native or an inhabitant of Bavaria

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

blackadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

contemptuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtemptʃwəsli/

without respect; in a disdainful manner

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/

cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth

From this reading Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

daysnounUS /deɪz/

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/

being one more than seven

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

ELIZA

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From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

gaggedverbUS /ɡæɡd/

inflected form of “gag” — prevent from speaking out

From this reading Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.

genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/

a young female

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

handkerchiefnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

hearverbUS /hiːr/

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

HenceadverbUS /hens/

for this reason

From this reading Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

Hohenberg

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From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

ingratitudenoun

a lack of gratitude

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

inveighverb

complain bitterly

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

Lizzie

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From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/

straightened out

From this reading Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.

loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

mouthnounUS /maʊθ/

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/

absolutely essential

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/

superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

patientnounUS /ˈpeɪʃənt/

a person who requires medical care

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/

have faith or confidence in

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.

rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

roomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

Schroepfel

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From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

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

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/

bound or secured closely

From this reading Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

to-day

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From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

treatverbUS /triːt/

interact in a certain way

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

ULRICH

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From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

von

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From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

Wallner

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From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

Wallner's

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From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading ELIZA AND ULRICH Schroepfel, the faithful servant, had taken Ulrich von Hohenberg, in obedience to Anthony Wallner's order, back to the small room where he had passed the last eight days as a prisoner.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading But I advise you not to abuse her loud enough for me to hear you outside, for I am not a patient as Lizzie, and I shall never permit you to abuse and treat so contemptuously the noblest and best girl in the whole country.

whompronounUS /huːm/

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hence, he loosened the cords with which he had been tied, and removed the handkerchief with which he had been gagged.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Since he had him again in his custody, no additional precautions were necessary, for Schroepfel knew that he could rely on his own vigilance, and that the prisoner surely would never escape from him.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "If it affords you pleasure," said Schroepfel, "you may use your mouth and inveigh against Lizzie Wallner, who has saved your life to-day a second time, and whom you rewarded like a genuine Bavarian, that is to say, with black ingratitude and treachery.

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