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From this reading _Rudolph to Clémence._ GEROLSTEIN, January 12th, 1842.
1842
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From this reading _Rudolph to Clémence._ GEROLSTEIN, January 12th, 1842.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
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 I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
Clémence
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From this reading _Rudolph to Clémence._ GEROLSTEIN, January 12th, 1842.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
Fleur-de-Marie
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From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
GEROLSTEIN
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From this reading _Rudolph to Clémence._ GEROLSTEIN, January 12th, 1842.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
healthnounUS /helθ/
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
Hermangilda
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From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _Rudolph to Clémence._ GEROLSTEIN, January 12th, 1842.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
midstnounUS /mɪdst/
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
notwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
novicenounUS /ˈnɑːvəs/
someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows
From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
PROFESSIONnounUS /prəˈfeʃən/
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading THE PROFESSION.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
Rosenfeld
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From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
Rudolph
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From this reading _Rudolph to Clémence._ GEROLSTEIN, January 12th, 1842.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
St
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From this reading [Footnote: About six months have passed since Fleur-de-Marie entered St. Hermangilda Abbey as a novice.]
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROFESSION.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Rudolph to Clémence._ GEROLSTEIN, January 12th, 1842.
to-day
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From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
uselessadjectiveUS /ˈjuːsləs/
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I foresaw that in the residence at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of forests, he would be exposed, notwithstanding all possible precaution, to the severity of our cold; unfortunately, his passion for hunting rendered our advice useless.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading In assuring me to-day of the complete restoration of your father's health, my dear, you give me reason to hope that you can, by the end of the week, bring him back here.
