acted upon; influenced
From this reading He then, visibly affected, left the room.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
(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 May Heaven keep you from all evil!”
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
auditorsnounUS /ˈɑːdətərz/
plural of “auditor” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I might be the gainer!”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
chronique
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From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
any strong feeling
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading May Heaven keep you from all evil!”
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
Friedemann
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From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading May Heaven keep you from all evil!”
gainernounUS /ˈɡeɪnər/
a person who gains weight
From this reading I might be the gainer!”
the act of departing
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then, visibly affected, left the room.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading May Heaven keep you from all evil!”
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading May Heaven keep you from all evil!”
the sound of laughing
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
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 He then, visibly affected, left the room.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May Heaven keep you from all evil!”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I might be the gainer!”
used to form the superlative
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
Peals
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From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
redounded
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From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He then, visibly affected, left the room.
scandaleuse
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From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
only a very short time before
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He then, visibly affected, left the room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then, visibly affected, left the room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading He then, visibly affected, left the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
which person or people
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Peals of laughter interrupted him; they were occasioned by the comical groom, who, scarcely master of his wits, was going over the secret _chronique scandaleuse_, to the amusement of his auditors, relating the most surprising events, in all which he had been the hero, though few of them redounded to his honor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
but in spite of that
From this reading Friedemann looked after him with much emotion, and murmured, “Poor wretch! and yet, would I not exchange with him?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading May Heaven keep you from all evil!”
