actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Both were now in constant communication, as Els hoped, for the advantage of the Eysvogel business.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
Biberli
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From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
BothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were now in constant communication, as Els hoped, for the advantage of the Eysvogel business.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
Burgravenoun
a nobleman ruling a German castle and surrounding grounds by hereditary right
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Both were now in constant communication, as Els hoped, for the advantage of the Eysvogel business.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Both were now in constant communication, as Els hoped, for the advantage of the Eysvogel business.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading Both were now in constant communication, as Els hoped, for the advantage of the Eysvogel business.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the days which succeeded the mass for the dead the Ortlieb mansion was very silent.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading During the days which succeeded the mass for the dead the Ortlieb mansion was very silent.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the days which succeeded the mass for the dead the Ortlieb mansion was very silent.
ElsnounUS /elz/
plural of “el” — angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
From this reading Both were now in constant communication, as Els hoped, for the advantage of the Eysvogel business.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
ErnstnounUS /ɜːrnst/
painter (born in Germany, resident of France and the United States) who was a cofounder of dadaism; developed the technique of collage (1891-1976)
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
Eysvogel
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From this reading Both were now in constant communication, as Els hoped, for the advantage of the Eysvogel business.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
father-in-lawnounUS /ˈfɑːðərɪnlɔː/
the father of your spouse
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the days which succeeded the mass for the dead the Ortlieb mansion was very silent.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
HeinznounUS /haɪnz/
United States industrialist who manufactured and sold processed foods (1844-1919)
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Both were now in constant communication, as Els hoped, for the advantage of the Eysvogel business.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
knightnounUS /naɪt/
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
lion'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading During the days which succeeded the mass for the dead the Ortlieb mansion was very silent.
Marchfield
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From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading During the days which succeeded the mass for the dead the Ortlieb mansion was very silent.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
messengernounUS /ˈmesəndʒər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
nayexclamationUS /neɪ/
an old word for “no”
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Both were now in constant communication, as Els hoped, for the advantage of the Eysvogel business.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both were now in constant communication, as Els hoped, for the advantage of the Eysvogel business.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
Ortlieb
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From this reading During the days which succeeded the mass for the dead the Ortlieb mansion was very silent.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
Schorlin
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From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
shocknounUS /ʃɑːk/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading During the days which succeeded the mass for the dead the Ortlieb mansion was very silent.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading During the days which succeeded the mass for the dead the Ortlieb mansion was very silent.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the days which succeeded the mass for the dead the Ortlieb mansion was very silent.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Biberli did not cease acting as messenger between her and her future bridegroom; nay, he could now devote the lion's share of his days to it; his master, for the first time since he had entered his service, had left him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading During the days which succeeded the mass for the dead the Ortlieb mansion was very silent.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
von
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From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the days which succeeded the mass for the dead the Ortlieb mansion was very silent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both were now in constant communication, as Els hoped, for the advantage of the Eysvogel business.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the days which succeeded the mass for the dead the Ortlieb mansion was very silent.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Emperor had been informed of the great shock experienced by the young knight, but it was unnecessary; an eye far less keen would not have failed to note the change in Heinz Schorlin.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
Zollern
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From this reading The Burgrave von Zollern, who still gladly concealed in his castle the brave companion in arms to whom he had entrusted the imperial standard on the Marchfield, when his own strong arm needed rest, had permitted Herr Ernst, as the young man's future father-in-law, to visit him.
