Chapter XI

speak to

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

anew

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

pleasantly occupied

From this reading “The Count listened to her earnest prattle, not knowing whether to be amused or troubled.

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

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

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

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

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

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

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

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading “The Count listened to her earnest prattle, not knowing whether to be amused or troubled.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

opinion or judgment

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

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

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

act or move at high speed

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

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

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

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

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

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

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

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

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

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

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

the act of retaining something

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

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

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

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

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

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

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading “The Count listened to her earnest prattle, not knowing whether to be amused or troubled.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading “The Count listened to her earnest prattle, not knowing whether to be amused or troubled.

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

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

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

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

not any; not one

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “The Count listened to her earnest prattle, not knowing whether to be amused or troubled.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

From this reading “The Count listened to her earnest prattle, not knowing whether to be amused or troubled.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

compacted by ironing

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

in a pretty manner

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

cut with a saw

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

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

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

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

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

express in speech

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

doomed to extinction

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

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

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

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

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading “The Count listened to her earnest prattle, not knowing whether to be amused or troubled.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

up to a particular time

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

precisely as stated

From this reading As for Christine, Father Mark had not failed to impress upon her the nature of her obligation to the owner of the château, and no sooner had she seen him than she ran forward, and holding out her hand very prettily, she took his and pressed it to her lips.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Not until the capering Hans had sunk down exhausted upon the turf, and Mother Theresa had clapped her hands again and again, and the priest had raised his finger in warning, did the group become aware of the master’s presence, and hasten to put on some show of respect and greeting.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading “The Count listened to her earnest prattle, not knowing whether to be amused or troubled.

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

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

in the company of; together with

From this reading COUNT PAUL AT HOME “Here, then, excellency, is the little Christine whom the Count saw as he stood at the edge of the bower and gazed upon the scene with surprised eyes.

the words that are spoken

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’

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From this reading “‘Herr Count,’ she said--for thus had they taught her to address him--‘I thank you, oh, I thank you from my heart--the Blessed Mother give me words--I will be your servant always--I am so happy here, Herr Count, and it is to you that I must speak--you will not send me back to Zlarin?’