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Barbara Blomberg — Volume 08
Barbara Blomberg — Volume 08

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Barbara Blomberg — Volume 08 is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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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.
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.
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.
Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
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.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Barbara Blomberg — Volume 08

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Barbara Blomberg — Volume 08 is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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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.
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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.
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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.
/ˌnevərðəˈles æt wʊlfs fɜːrst ˈvɪzɪt hiː wɑːz əˈblaɪdʒd tuː ɪɡˈzɜːrt ɔːl hɪz ˈpaʊərz ʌv pərˈsweɪʒən tuː ˌɪnˈduːs hɪz ˈmɪzərəbəl frend tuː ɡɪv ʌp hɜːr ˌrezəˈluːʃən ʌv ˈmuːvɪŋ ˈɪntuː hɜːr ˈfɔːrmər hoʊm/
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Besides, after the conversation with Charles's messenger, she had felt so ill that no visitor except himself had been received.
/bɪˈsaɪdz ˈæftər ðə ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən wɪð ˈtʃɑːrlzɪz ˈmesəndʒər ʃiː hæd felt soʊ ɪl ðæt noʊ ˈvɪzɪtər ɪkˈsept hɪmˈself hæd bɪn rəˈsiːvd/
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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.

Learner Dictionary

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

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Charles's noun US /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.”

exert verb US /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.”

Frau noun US /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.”

induce verb US /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.”

persuasion noun US /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.”

presided verb US /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.”

steward noun US /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.”

Wolf's noun US /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.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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