adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
Barbara's
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From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
Charles'snounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlzɪz/
possessive form of “charles” — King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
dutiesnounUS /ˈduːtiz/
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
else
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From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
emptyverbUS /ˈempti/
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
entreated
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From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
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 When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
Kogel
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From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
Lamperi
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From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
Landshut
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From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
marquisenoun
a noblewoman ranking below a duchess and above a countess
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
messengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
miserableadjectiveUS /ˈmɪzərəbəl/
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
movingadjectiveUS /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
in motion
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
powersnounUS /ˈpaʊərz/
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
Pyramus
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From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
TwonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two horses had been left in the stable, the steward performed his duties as before, the cook presided in the kitchen, and Frau Lamperi attended to Barbara's rooms.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Everything in Barbara's residence had remained as it was when she arrived, only the second story, since the departure of the marquise, had stood empty.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
WolfnounUS /wʊlf/
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading When, a few days later, she learned that the Emperor had set out for Landshut, she entreated Wolf to seek out Pyramus Kogel, for she had just learned that during her illness her father's travelling companion had asked to see her, but, like every one else, had been refused.
Wolf'snounUS /wʊlfs/
possessive form of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Nevertheless, at Wolf's first visit he was obliged to exert all his powers of persuasion to induce his miserable friend to give up her resolution of moving into her former home.
