adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I asked after a pause, for I shrank from revealing the interest I took in one of them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
alarmedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Have you any idea who they were?"
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
barouchenoun
a horse-drawn carriage having four wheels; has an outside seat for the driver and facing inside seats for two couples and a folding top
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
Cabano's
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From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "No," said he, indifferently; "probably a couple of the Prince's mistresses."
DearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
else
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From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
ESTELLA
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From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
flaggingnounUS /ˈflæɡɪŋ/
flagstones collectively
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I asked after a pause, for I shrank from revealing the interest I took in one of them.
glanceverbUS /ɡlæns/
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you any idea who they were?"
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
Heinrich
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From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Have you any idea who they were?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading "No," said he, indifferently; "probably a couple of the Prince's mistresses."
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I asked after a pause, for I shrank from revealing the interest I took in one of them.
ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
librarynounUS /ˈlaɪbreriː/
a room where books are kept
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
matutinaladjective
pertaining to or occurring in the morning
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
Maximilian
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From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "No," said he, indifferently; "probably a couple of the Prince's mistresses."
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "No," said he, indifferently; "probably a couple of the Prince's mistresses."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
particularlyadverbUS /ˌpɑːrˈtɪkjələrli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
pausenounUS /pɔːz/
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading I asked after a pause, for I shrank from revealing the interest I took in one of them.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading "No," said he, indifferently; "probably a couple of the Prince's mistresses."
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "No," said he, indifferently; "probably a couple of the Prince's mistresses."
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading I asked after a pause, for I shrank from revealing the interest I took in one of them.
safetynounUS /ˈseɪfti/
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No," said he, indifferently; "probably a couple of the Prince's mistresses."
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading I asked after a pause, for I shrank from revealing the interest I took in one of them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I asked after a pause, for I shrank from revealing the interest I took in one of them.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
WASHINGTONnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He replied that he had not observed them particularly, as he was too much excited and alarmed for my safety to pay especial attention to anything else; but he had seen that there were two young women in the barouche, and his glance had shown him they were both handsome.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you any idea who they were?"
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ESTELLA WASHINGTON My Dear Heinrich: One morning after breakfast, Max and I were seated in the library, enjoying our matutinal cigars, when, the conversation flagging, I asked Maximilian whether he had noticed the two young ladies who were in the Prince of Cabano's carriage the morning I whipped the driver.
