AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
apostatenounUS /əˈpɔːsteɪt/
a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He then respectfully withdrew, bowing profoundly as the count passed, and closed quickly and noiselessly the doors behind him.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
avenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He then respectfully withdrew, bowing profoundly as the count passed, and closed quickly and noiselessly the doors behind him.
Bischofswerder
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From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading He then respectfully withdrew, bowing profoundly as the count passed, and closed quickly and noiselessly the doors behind him.
BrandenburgnounUS /ˈbrændənbərɡ/
the territory of an Elector (of the Holy Roman Empire) that expanded to become the kingdom of Prussia in 1701
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
Cagliostronoun
Italian who was famous as a magician and alchemist (1743-1795)
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He then respectfully withdrew, bowing profoundly as the count passed, and closed quickly and noiselessly the doors behind him.
ColonelnounUS /ˈkɜːrnəl/
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
devoutadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply religious
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He then respectfully withdrew, bowing profoundly as the count passed, and closed quickly and noiselessly the doors behind him.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
Enke
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From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
evidentlyadverbUS /ˈevədəntli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
excellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
faithlessadjective
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
folding-doors
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From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
four-in-handnoun
a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
GatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
graciousadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪʃəs/
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
noddedverbUS /ˈnɑːdəd/
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading He then respectfully withdrew, bowing profoundly as the count passed, and closed quickly and noiselessly the doors behind him.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He then respectfully withdrew, bowing profoundly as the count passed, and closed quickly and noiselessly the doors behind him.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He then respectfully withdrew, bowing profoundly as the count passed, and closed quickly and noiselessly the doors behind him.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading He then respectfully withdrew, bowing profoundly as the count passed, and closed quickly and noiselessly the doors behind him.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading He then respectfully withdrew, bowing profoundly as the count passed, and closed quickly and noiselessly the doors behind him.
rolledadjectiveUS /roʊld/
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then respectfully withdrew, bowing profoundly as the count passed, and closed quickly and noiselessly the doors behind him.
throwingverbUS /ˈθroʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
Wilhelmine
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From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
Wilhelmine's
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From this reading While Wilhelmine’s servant gave himself up to his hopes, slowly down the broad avenue, an elegant four-in-hand carriage rolled past him, and stopped at the house where lived Colonel Bischofswerder, long before he had reached the Brandenburg Gate.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A gentleman sprang out, hastening past the footman into the house, where a servant evidently awaited his arrival, and preceded him with devout mien, throwing open the wide folding-doors and announcing, in a solemn voice--“His excellency, Count Cagliostro.”
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading He then respectfully withdrew, bowing profoundly as the count passed, and closed quickly and noiselessly the doors behind him.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The two gentlemen within hastened to meet the count, who nodded smilingly, and extended to them with a gracious condescension his white hand sparkling with diamonds.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My dear brothers,” said he, “you have unfortunately announced me the truth--Wilhelmine Enke is faithless--is an apostate.”
