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From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
quickly and without warning
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading Thinking to make amends I went one evening to the doctor's apartment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
BERLINnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading On these occasions I had carefully suppressed my desire to speak of more personal things.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
COMPASSIONnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading On these occasions I had carefully suppressed my desire to speak of more personal things.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Thinking to make amends I went one evening to the doctor's apartment.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Thinking to make amends I went one evening to the doctor's apartment.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
the act of departing
From this reading "I was going out shortly," said Zimmern, as he greeted me.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "I was going out shortly," said Zimmern, as he greeted me.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I was going out shortly," said Zimmern, as he greeted me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
engage in
From this reading Thinking to make amends I went one evening to the doctor's apartment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
Marguerite's
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From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On these occasions I had carefully suppressed my desire to speak of more personal things.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
something you have to do
From this reading On these occasions I had carefully suppressed my desire to speak of more personal things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I was going out shortly," said Zimmern, as he greeted me.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading On these occasions I had carefully suppressed my desire to speak of more personal things.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
RIGHTEOUSadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I was going out shortly," said Zimmern, as he greeted me.
for a short time
From this reading "I was going out shortly," said Zimmern, as he greeted me.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
express in speech
From this reading On these occasions I had carefully suppressed my desire to speak of more personal things.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading On these occasions I had carefully suppressed my desire to speak of more personal things.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
THEREINadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On these occasions I had carefully suppressed my desire to speak of more personal things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading On these occasions I had carefully suppressed my desire to speak of more personal things.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Thinking to make amends I went one evening to the doctor's apartment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On these occasions I had carefully suppressed my desire to speak of more personal things.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thinking to make amends I went one evening to the doctor's apartment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
at the time that
From this reading FINDING THEREIN ONE RIGHTEOUS MAN I HAVE COMPASSION ON BERLIN ~1~ My first call upon Marguerite had been followed by other visits when we had talked of books and read together.
Zimmern
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From this reading But, constantly reminded by my own troubled conscience, I grew fearful lest the old doctor should discover that the books were the lesser part of the attraction that drew me to Marguerite's apartment, and my fear was increased as I realized that my calls on Zimmern had abruptly ceased.
