5
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From this reading PRAVEZH.[5] [Footnote 5: Public flogging or torture.]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading As soon as I was alone, I began to remove my disguise, and had just thrown aside my veil and hood when the Jew opened the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
on or to one side
From this reading As soon as I was alone, I began to remove my disguise, and had just thrown aside my veil and hood when the Jew opened the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as I was alone, I began to remove my disguise, and had just thrown aside my veil and hood when the Jew opened the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading He stood transfixed on the threshold for a moment, and then, as he comprehended the situation, a smile illumined his grave face.
consulting-room
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From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading As soon as I was alone, I began to remove my disguise, and had just thrown aside my veil and hood when the Jew opened the door.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He stood transfixed on the threshold for a moment, and then, as he comprehended the situation, a smile illumined his grave face.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
floggingnounUS /ˈflɑːɡɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading PRAVEZH.[5] [Footnote 5: Public flogging or torture.]
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading PRAVEZH.[5] [Footnote 5: Public flogging or torture.]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
Gaden
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From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
Gaden's
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From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
death of a person
From this reading He stood transfixed on the threshold for a moment, and then, as he comprehended the situation, a smile illumined his grave face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as I was alone, I began to remove my disguise, and had just thrown aside my veil and hood when the Jew opened the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stood transfixed on the threshold for a moment, and then, as he comprehended the situation, a smile illumined his grave face.
the act of retaining something
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading As soon as I was alone, I began to remove my disguise, and had just thrown aside my veil and hood when the Jew opened the door.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading He stood transfixed on the threshold for a moment, and then, as he comprehended the situation, a smile illumined his grave face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading As soon as I was alone, I began to remove my disguise, and had just thrown aside my veil and hood when the Jew opened the door.
and nothing more
From this reading As soon as I was alone, I began to remove my disguise, and had just thrown aside my veil and hood when the Jew opened the door.
Konrat
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From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
immediately past
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He stood transfixed on the threshold for a moment, and then, as he comprehended the situation, a smile illumined his grave face.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading As soon as I was alone, I began to remove my disguise, and had just thrown aside my veil and hood when the Jew opened the door.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PRAVEZH.[5] [Footnote 5: Public flogging or torture.]
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
PRAVEZH
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From this reading PRAVEZH.[5] [Footnote 5: Public flogging or torture.]
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading PRAVEZH.[5] [Footnote 5: Public flogging or torture.]
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading As soon as I was alone, I began to remove my disguise, and had just thrown aside my veil and hood when the Jew opened the door.
cut with a saw
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
sedatelyadverbUS /sɪˈdeɪtli/
in a sedate manner
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He stood transfixed on the threshold for a moment, and then, as he comprehended the situation, a smile illumined his grave face.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He stood transfixed on the threshold for a moment, and then, as he comprehended the situation, a smile illumined his grave face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as I was alone, I began to remove my disguise, and had just thrown aside my veil and hood when the Jew opened the door.
having a supporting base
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
stoicaladjective
seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood transfixed on the threshold for a moment, and then, as he comprehended the situation, a smile illumined his grave face.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He stood transfixed on the threshold for a moment, and then, as he comprehended the situation, a smile illumined his grave face.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading He stood transfixed on the threshold for a moment, and then, as he comprehended the situation, a smile illumined his grave face.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading As soon as I was alone, I began to remove my disguise, and had just thrown aside my veil and hood when the Jew opened the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as I was alone, I began to remove my disguise, and had just thrown aside my veil and hood when the Jew opened the door.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading PRAVEZH.[5] [Footnote 5: Public flogging or torture.]
transfixedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɪkst/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading He stood transfixed on the threshold for a moment, and then, as he comprehended the situation, a smile illumined his grave face.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Dr. Von Gaden’s servant looked a little perplexed when he saw me standing at the door, but ushered me into the doctor’s consulting-room, saying that he expected Von Gaden every moment.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading As soon as I was alone, I began to remove my disguise, and had just thrown aside my veil and hood when the Jew opened the door.
Von
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From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
at the time that
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I WAS not a little thankful when the carriage stopped at Von Gaden’s door and I got out at last; nearly falling as I did so, for my skirts became involved in the wheel, displaying, I fear, a masculine leg; however, I saw the coach drive off sedately with Konrat, as stoical as at first, holding the reins.
