adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
capnounUS /kæp/
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
Clara
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From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
drivingadjectiveUS /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
footstools
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From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
Frauleinnoun
a German courtesy title or form of address for an unmarried woman
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
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 Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
Heidi
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From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
remainverbUS /rɪˈmeɪn/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
respectnounUS /rɪˈspekt/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
Rottenmeier
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From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
Sebastian
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From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
Tinette
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From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Fraulein Rottenmeier went about surveying everything, very upright and dignified, as if to show that though a rival power was expected, her own authority was not going to be extinguished.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading Tinette had a new white cap on her head, and Sebastian collected all the footstools he could find and placed them in convenient spots, so that the lady might find one ready to her feet whenever she chose to sit.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading There was much expectation and preparation about the house on the following evening, and it was easy to see that the lady who was coming was one whose opinion was highly thought of, and for whom everybody had a great respect.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And now the carriage came driving up to the door, and Tinette and Sebastian ran down the steps, followed with a slower and more stately step by the lady, who advanced to greet the guest.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Heidi had been sent up to her room and ordered to remain there until called down, as the grandmother would certainly like to see Clara alone first.
