used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
articulateverbUS /ɑːrˈtɪkjəleɪt/
provide with a joint
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
awningnounUS /ˈɑːnɪŋ/
a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
buttermilknounUS /ˈbʌtərmɪlk/
residue from making butter from sour raw milk; or pasteurized milk curdled by adding a culture
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
châlet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
counterpanenoun
decorative cover for a bed
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
a man of refinement
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
the act of departing
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
goûter
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From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
Gretli
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From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
Honor'snounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
possessive form of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
staying power
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
and nothing more
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
express in words
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
servileadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəl/
submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
STORY-TELLING
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From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
express in words
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Gretli came out from the châlet, with her inevitable tray; it was time for _goûter_, she announced; a glass of buttermilk, a fresh roll, a bit of cheese.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The reclining chair was brought out on the green plot, and there Honor was established, an improvised awning (two sticks and a counterpane) over her head, a table beside her, a piece of knitting to occupy her hands.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He happened to have four legs and a tail, and he had not learned articulate speech; otherwise, he was a gentleman and a scholar--in various lines neglected in most schools.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STORY-TELLING The next day was so beautiful, and Honor’s ankle was so much better, that Gretli declared she must not stay in the house.
which person or people
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
William
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From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
Zitli
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From this reading Here she was spending the happiest of mornings, Zitli on one side, with his table and tools, on the other William Tell, who had been introduced to her only that morning, but who was already her faithful friend and--I was going to say “slave,” but there was nothing servile about Tell.
