Chapter 19 of Edelweiss: A Story is here in full — 238 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 19 of Edelweiss: A Story is here in full — 238 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A VISIT TO GARRET AND CELLAR. The first congratulations Annele received were from Faller. She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference. He could not make too many apologies for coming so early. His fondness for Lenz would not let him rest till he had paid his respects to her.
Chapter 19 of Edelweiss: A Story is here in full — 238 sentences across 48 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading “He could not make too many apologies for coming so early.”
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading “A VISIT TO GARRET AND CELLAR.”
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading “The first congratulations Annele received were from Faller.”
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading “She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.”
a person who fells trees
From this reading “The first congratulations Annele received were from Faller.”
a predisposition to like something
From this reading “His fondness for Lenz would not let him rest till he had paid his respects to her.”
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading “A VISIT TO GARRET AND CELLAR.”
having received what was desired
From this reading “She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.”
In this reading “He could not make too many apologies for coming so early.”
In this reading “He could not make too many apologies for coming so early.”
In this reading “She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.”
In this reading “His fondness for Lenz would not let him rest till he had paid his respects to her.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO GARRET AND CELLAR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VISIT TO GARRET AND CELLAR.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first congratulations Annele received were from Faller.
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading He could not make too many apologies for coming so early.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading A VISIT TO GARRET AND CELLAR.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He could not make too many apologies for coming so early.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The first congratulations Annele received were from Faller.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not make too many apologies for coming so early.
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He could not make too many apologies for coming so early.
a person who fells trees
From this reading The first congratulations Annele received were from Faller.
a boy or man
From this reading She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first congratulations Annele received were from Faller.
a predisposition to like something
From this reading His fondness for Lenz would not let him rest till he had paid his respects to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could not make too many apologies for coming so early.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first congratulations Annele received were from Faller.
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading A VISIT TO GARRET AND CELLAR.
having received what was desired
From this reading She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His fondness for Lenz would not let him rest till he had paid his respects to her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not make too many apologies for coming so early.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His fondness for Lenz would not let him rest till he had paid his respects to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His fondness for Lenz would not let him rest till he had paid his respects to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His fondness for Lenz would not let him rest till he had paid his respects to her.
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading His fondness for Lenz would not let him rest till he had paid his respects to her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.
engage in
From this reading He could not make too many apologies for coming so early.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He could not make too many apologies for coming so early.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not make too many apologies for coming so early.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading His fondness for Lenz would not let him rest till he had paid his respects to her.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The first congratulations Annele received were from Faller.
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading His fondness for Lenz would not let him rest till he had paid his respects to her.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading His fondness for Lenz would not let him rest till he had paid his respects to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He could not make too many apologies for coming so early.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first congratulations Annele received were from Faller.
up to a particular time
From this reading His fondness for Lenz would not let him rest till he had paid his respects to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO GARRET AND CELLAR.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He could not make too many apologies for coming so early.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO GARRET AND CELLAR.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She quite looked down on the poor fellow, but was gratified by his deference.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first congratulations Annele received were from Faller.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His fondness for Lenz would not let him rest till he had paid his respects to her.
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