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Maezli: A Story of the Swiss Valleys

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.
As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.
"May I see the Baron?" asked Mrs. Maxa.
After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.
It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.
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Maezli: A Story of the Swiss Valleys

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of Maezli: A Story of the Swiss Valleys is here in full — 532 sentences across 107 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/106 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.
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As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.
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"May I see the Baron?" asked Mrs. Maxa.
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After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.
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It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.

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behaviour noun US /bɪˈheɪvjər/

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading “It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.”

bowing noun US /ˈboʊɪŋ/

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading “As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.”

definitely adverb US /ˈdefənətli/

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading “It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.”

duly adverb US /ˈduːli/

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading “After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.”

grated verb US /ˈɡreɪtɪd/

past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate

From this reading “As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.”

mode noun US /moʊd/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.”

neared verb US /nɪrd/

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading “As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.”

planning noun US /ˈplænɪŋ/

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading “IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "May I see the Baron?" asked Mrs. Maxa.

BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading "May I see the Baron?" asked Mrs. Maxa.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.

behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.

bownounUS /baʊ/

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

CASTLEnounUS /ˈkæsəl/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.

deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.

doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/

past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

hatnounUS /hæt/

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

hillnounUS /hɪl/

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/

the act of retaining something

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "May I see the Baron?" asked Mrs. Maxa.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

invitedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtəd/

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

lednounUS /led/

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

Leonore

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

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

Maxa

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

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "May I see the Baron?" asked Mrs. Maxa.

modenounUS /moʊd/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

Mäzli

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

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

nearedverbUS /nɪrd/

past form of “near” — move towards

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

nextadjectiveUS /nekst/

immediately following in time or order

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.

planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.

reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "May I see the Baron?" asked Mrs. Maxa.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

stepnounUS /step/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

stoodverbUS /stʊd/

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

Trius

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

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

upadjectiveUS /ʌp/

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.

visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/

someone who visits

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

walknounUS /wɔːk/

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was quite evident that Mr. Trius had been definitely ordered to change his usual mode of behaviour.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IN THE CASTLE The next afternoon, after planning a pleasant walk for Leonore and Mäzli, Mrs. Maxa started on her way to the castle.

whenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading As soon as she neared the grated iron door it opened wide, and holding his hat in his hand, Mr. Trius stood deeply bowing in the opening.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading After another reverence Mr. Trius led the visitor up the hill, and when he had duly announced her, invited her with a third bow to step forward.

Chapter 9 of Maezli: A Story of the Swiss Valleys by Johanna Spyri holds 532 sentences, grouped into 107 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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