adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The house is filled with German civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and Herr Professors from the German academy.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The house is filled with German civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and Herr Professors from the German academy.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
creaturenounUS /ˈkriːtʃər/
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I’m the only creature in the place that isn’t just over from Germany.
currantnoun
any of several tart red or black berries used primarily for jellies and jams
From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
dachshundnounUS /ˈdɑːkshʊnd/
small long-bodied short-legged German breed of dog having a short sleek coat and long drooping ears; suited for following game into burrows
From this reading Even the dog is a dachshund.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Even the dog is a dachshund.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The house is filled with German civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and Herr Professors from the German academy.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even the dog is a dachshund.
fearfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪrfəl/
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The house is filled with German civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and Herr Professors from the German academy.
flappy
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From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
geraniumsnounUS /dʒərˈeɪniəmz/
plural of “geranium” — any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
GERMANnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading I’m the only creature in the place that isn’t just over from Germany.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading The house is filled with German civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and Herr Professors from the German academy.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
I'm
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From this reading I’m the only creature in the place that isn’t just over from Germany.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house is filled with German civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and Herr Professors from the German academy.
isn't
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From this reading I’m the only creature in the place that isn’t just over from Germany.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
jellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading The house is filled with German civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and Herr Professors from the German academy.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading I’m the only creature in the place that isn’t just over from Germany.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I’m the only creature in the place that isn’t just over from Germany.
Pfannkuchennoun
puffy mildly sweet lemon-flavored egg mixture sprinkled with confectioners' sugar and served with jam or a wine or fruit sauce
From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I’m the only creature in the place that isn’t just over from Germany.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
ProfessorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The house is filled with German civil engineers, mechanical engineers, and Herr Professors from the German academy.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
squareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
STEEPEDverbUS /stiːpt/
past form of “steep” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I’m the only creature in the place that isn’t just over from Germany.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On Sunday mornings we have Pfannkuchen with currant jelly, and the Herr Professors come down to breakfast in fearful flappy German slippers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading STEEPED IN GERMAN I am living at a little private hotel just across from the court house square with its scarlet geraniums and its pretty fountain.
