adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
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 He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
beatverbUS /biːt/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
birdsnounUS /bɜːrdz/
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
charmnounUS /tʃɑːrm/
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
CountverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
daubedverbUS /dɔːbd/
past form of “daub” — coat with plaster
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading What he found so in fact was the soft texture of the day, his personal situation, the sweetness of his suspense.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading What he found so in fact was the soft texture of the day, his personal situation, the sweetness of his suspense.
falseadjectiveUS /fɔːls/
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading What he found so in fact was the soft texture of the day, his personal situation, the sweetness of his suspense.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
gemüthlich
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
humournounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
jokenounUS /dʒoʊk/
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
occasionsnounUS /əˈkeɪʒənz/
something you have to do
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
Otto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
paintedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪntɪd/
coated with paint
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading What he found so in fact was the soft texture of the day, his personal situation, the sweetness of his suspense.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading What he found so in fact was the soft texture of the day, his personal situation, the sweetness of his suspense.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading What he found so in fact was the soft texture of the day, his personal situation, the sweetness of his suspense.
stagenounUS /steɪdʒ/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
stovesnounUS /stoʊvz/
plural of “stove” — a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
stuffedadjectiveUS /stʌft/
filled with something
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
susceptibilities
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From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading What he found so in fact was the soft texture of the day, his personal situation, the sweetness of his suspense.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading What he found so in fact was the soft texture of the day, his personal situation, the sweetness of his suspense.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
texturenounUS /ˈtekstʃər/
the feel of a surface or a fabric
From this reading What he found so in fact was the soft texture of the day, his personal situation, the sweetness of his suspense.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
WashingtonnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For suspense had decidedly become his portion; he was under a charm that made him feel he was watching his own life and that his susceptibilities were beyond his control.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he found so in fact was the soft texture of the day, his personal situation, the sweetness of his suspense.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He maintained to his companion that the shallow painted mansion resembled a false house, a “wing” or structure of daubed canvas, on the stage; but she answered him so well with certain economical palaces she had seen in Germany, where, as she said, there was nothing but china stoves and stuffed birds, that he was obliged to allow the home of Washington to be after all really _gemüthlich_.
wonderedverbUS /ˈwʌndərd/
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Count Otto could joke a little on great occasions, and the present one was worthy of his humour.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading It hung over him that things might take a turn, from one hour to the other, which would make them very different from what they had been yet; and his heart certainly beat a little faster as he wondered what that turn might be.
