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Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces

Chapter XII

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LEIBGEBER'S DISQUISITION ON FAME--FIRMIAN'S "EVENING PAPER."
In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.
"MY FIRMIAN STANISLAUS, "In May I shall be in Bayreuth, and you must be there too.
I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.
My joy and your happiness depend on your making this journey.
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Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces

Chapter XII

Chapter 12 of Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces is here in full — 112 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/22 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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LEIBGEBER'S DISQUISITION ON FAME--FIRMIAN'S "EVENING PAPER."
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In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.
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"MY FIRMIAN STANISLAUS, "In May I shall be in Bayreuth, and you must be there too.
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I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.
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My joy and your happiness depend on your making this journey.
/maɪ dʒɔɪ ənd jɔːr ˈhæpinəs dɪˈpend ɑːn jɔːr ˈmeɪkɪŋ ðɪs ˈdʒɜːrni/

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arrive verb US /ərˈaɪv/

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading “I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.”

deception noun US /dɪˈsepʃən/

a misleading falsehood

From this reading “In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.”

depend verb US /dɪˈpend/

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading “My joy and your happiness depend on your making this journey.”

extraordinarily adverb US /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/

extremely

From this reading “I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.”

February noun US /ˈfebjəweri/

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading “In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.”

goodwill noun US /ˈɡʊˈdwɪl/

(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

From this reading “In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.”

namely adverb US /ˈneɪmli/

as follows

From this reading “I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.”

practised adjective US /ˈpræktɪst/

skillful after much practice

From this reading “In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

depend on verb + particle

be contingent on

In this reading “My joy and your happiness depend on your making this journey.”

following letter adjective + noun

In this reading “In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.”

last chapter adjective + noun

In this reading “In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.”

EVENING PAPER noun + noun

In this reading “LEIBGEBER'S DISQUISITION ON FAME--FIRMIAN'S "EVENING PAPER."”

first day adjective + noun

In this reading “I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.”

arrive in verb + particle

In this reading “I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.”

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1786

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From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

2

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From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "MY FIRMIAN STANISLAUS, "In May I shall be in Bayreuth, and you must be there too.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

Bayreuth

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From this reading "MY FIRMIAN STANISLAUS, "In May I shall be in Bayreuth, and you must be there too.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "MY FIRMIAN STANISLAUS, "In May I shall be in Bayreuth, and you must be there too.

becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/

a misleading falsehood

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading My joy and your happiness depend on your making this journey.

DISQUISITIONnoun

an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion

From this reading LEIBGEBER'S DISQUISITION ON FAME--FIRMIAN'S "EVENING PAPER."

else

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From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

EVENINGnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading LEIBGEBER'S DISQUISITION ON FAME--FIRMIAN'S "EVENING PAPER."

extraordinarilyadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/

extremely

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

FAMEnounUS /feɪm/

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading LEIBGEBER'S DISQUISITION ON FAME--FIRMIAN'S "EVENING PAPER."

FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

FIRMIAN

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

From this reading "MY FIRMIAN STANISLAUS, "In May I shall be in Bayreuth, and you must be there too.

FIRMIAN'S

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

From this reading LEIBGEBER'S DISQUISITION ON FAME--FIRMIAN'S "EVENING PAPER."

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

gladnessnoun

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

goodwillnounUS /ˈɡʊˈdwɪl/

(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading My joy and your happiness depend on your making this journey.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

heavennounUS /ˈhevən/

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

of great significance or value

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading My joy and your happiness depend on your making this journey.

joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading My joy and your happiness depend on your making this journey.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

LEIBGEBER'S

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

From this reading LEIBGEBER'S DISQUISITION ON FAME--FIRMIAN'S "EVENING PAPER."

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

letternounUS /ˈletər/

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

madadjectiveUS /mæd/

roused to anger

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading My joy and your happiness depend on your making this journey.

Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "MY FIRMIAN STANISLAUS, "In May I shall be in Bayreuth, and you must be there too.

monthnounUS /mʌnθ/

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/

as follows

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading LEIBGEBER'S DISQUISITION ON FAME--FIRMIAN'S "EVENING PAPER."

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

PAPERnounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading LEIBGEBER'S DISQUISITION ON FAME--FIRMIAN'S "EVENING PAPER."

practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/

skillful after much practice

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

pureadjectiveUS /pjʊr/

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

readverbUS /red/

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "MY FIRMIAN STANISLAUS, "In May I shall be in Bayreuth, and you must be there too.

somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

STANISLAUS

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From this reading "MY FIRMIAN STANISLAUS, "In May I shall be in Bayreuth, and you must be there too.

sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading "MY FIRMIAN STANISLAUS, "In May I shall be in Bayreuth, and you must be there too.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "MY FIRMIAN STANISLAUS, "In May I shall be in Bayreuth, and you must be there too.

towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

undeceivedadjective

freed of a mistaken or misguided notion

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

Vaduznoun

the capital and largest city of Liechtenstein

From this reading In my last chapter I practised a deception on the reader out of pure goodwill towards him; however, I must let him remain undeceived until he has read the following letter of Leibgeber's:-- "Vaduz February 2, 1786.

writeverbUS /raɪt/

produce a literary work

From this reading I have nothing else of any consequence to write to you now--however, this is quite important enough, namely, that I _order_ you to arrive in Bayreuth upon the first day of the month of gladness, because I have something of the most extraordinarily mad and important kind in my head concerning you, and that as sure as there is a heaven above us.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "MY FIRMIAN STANISLAUS, "In May I shall be in Bayreuth, and you must be there too.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading My joy and your happiness depend on your making this journey.

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