adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
alighted
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From this reading No sooner had they alighted from their travelling carriage, than they proceeded arm-in-arm to Eckhof's lodging.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
arm-in-arm
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From this reading No sooner had they alighted from their travelling carriage, than they proceeded arm-in-arm to Eckhof's lodging.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading No sooner had they alighted from their travelling carriage, than they proceeded arm-in-arm to Eckhof's lodging.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
Eckhof
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From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
Eckhof's
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From this reading No sooner had they alighted from their travelling carriage, than they proceeded arm-in-arm to Eckhof's lodging.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
FournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
Fredersdorf
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From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
FRIENDSnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE FRIENDS.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No sooner had they alighted from their travelling carriage, than they proceeded arm-in-arm to Eckhof's lodging.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading No sooner had they alighted from their travelling carriage, than they proceeded arm-in-arm to Eckhof's lodging.
Lupinusnoun
herbs or shrubs: lupin
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
lustrelessadjective
lacking brilliance or vitality
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had they alighted from their travelling carriage, than they proceeded arm-in-arm to Eckhof's lodging.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading No sooner had they alighted from their travelling carriage, than they proceeded arm-in-arm to Eckhof's lodging.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had they alighted from their travelling carriage, than they proceeded arm-in-arm to Eckhof's lodging.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had they alighted from their travelling carriage, than they proceeded arm-in-arm to Eckhof's lodging.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRIENDS.
theatrenounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No sooner had they alighted from their travelling carriage, than they proceeded arm-in-arm to Eckhof's lodging.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
travellingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading No sooner had they alighted from their travelling carriage, than they proceeded arm-in-arm to Eckhof's lodging.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Four days after the unfortunate occurrences in the theatre, Fredersdorf and his friend Lupinus returned from their secret journey, the object of which was unknown even to Eckhof.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
woundednounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/
people who are wounded
From this reading They found him at home and alone, and Fredersdorf saw from his pale countenance and lustreless eyes that his sensitive, easily excited nature had been deeply wounded by the late events.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I bring you a new pupil, my master," said Fredersdorf, drawing Lupinus forward, who stood deeply blushing before Eckhof.
