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Tales from the German. Volume I.

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Tales from the German. Volume I. is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.
The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.
'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.
It was _my_ duty to visit you, but my hours are all numbered.
I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'
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Tales from the German. Volume I.

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Tales from the German. Volume I. is here in full — 92 sentences across 19 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/18 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.
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The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.
/ðə ˈlætər rɪˈtɜːrnd frʌm ðə ˈpæləs ənd hɪz ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən æt ðə əˈfensɪv ˈænsər hiː hæd rəˈsiːvd ɡeɪv weɪ tuː ðə dʒɔɪ ʌv əˈɡen ˈmiːtɪŋ hɪz frend/
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'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.
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It was _my_ duty to visit you, but my hours are all numbered.
/ɪt wɑːz maɪ ˈduːti tuː ˈvɪzɪt juː bʌt maɪ ˈaʊərz ɑːr ɔːl ˈnʌmbərd/
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I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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cabinet noun US /ˈkæbənət/

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading “The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.”

complied verb US /kəmˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

From this reading “'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.”

embracing noun US /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading “'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.”

indignation noun US /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading “The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.”

labor noun US /ˈleɪbər/

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading “I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'”

numbered verb US /ˈnʌmbərd/

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading “It was _my_ duty to visit you, but my hours are all numbered.”

offensive adjective US /əˈfensɪv/

violating or tending to violate or offend against

From this reading “The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.”

sofa noun US /ˈsoʊfə/

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading “The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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complied with verb + particle counted as “comply with”

In this reading “'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.”

upon the sofa preposition + article + noun counted as “upon … sofa”

In this reading “The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.”

worthy friend adjective + noun

In this reading “'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.”

gave way verb + noun counted as “give way”

move in order to make room for someone for something

In this reading “The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.”

sat waiting noun + noun

In this reading “The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.”

returned from verb + particle counted as “return from”

In this reading “The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.”

in the morning preposition + article + noun counted as “in … morning”

In this reading “I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'”

whole night adjective + noun

In this reading “I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'”

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againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

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 It was _my_ duty to visit you, but my hours are all numbered.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was _my_ duty to visit you, but my hours are all numbered.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

baronnounUS /ˈbærən/

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was _my_ duty to visit you, but my hours are all numbered.

cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.

compelledverbUS /kəmˈpeld/

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'

compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

From this reading 'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.

dutynounUS /ˈduːti/

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was _my_ duty to visit you, but my hours are all numbered.

embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/

the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

From this reading 'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.

fieldmarshal

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.

Frederickshall

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

Goertz

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From this reading The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was _my_ duty to visit you, but my hours are all numbered.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.

indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was _my_ duty to visit you, but my hours are all numbered.

joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.

nightnounUS /naɪt/

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'

numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading It was _my_ duty to visit you, but my hours are all numbered.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.

offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/

violating or tending to violate or offend against

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'

palacenounUS /ˈpæləs/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/

with little or no delay

From this reading 'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/

express the need or desire for

From this reading 'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.

returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

Rhenskioeld

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.

satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.

sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.

thankverbUS /θæŋk/

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading 'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/

in the direction of

From this reading I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.

visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It was _my_ duty to visit you, but my hours are all numbered.

von

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.

waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The fieldmarshal Rhenskioeld sat waiting, upon the sofa in the cabinet of baron von Goertz.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was _my_ duty to visit you, but my hours are all numbered.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The latter returned from the palace, and his indignation at the offensive answer he had received, gave way to the joy of again meeting his friend.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading I shall be compelled to labor through the whole night, and in the morning I shall be on my way towards Frederickshall.'

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.

worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading 'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'I thank you, my worthy friend,' said he, embracing Rhenskioeld, 'that you have complied with my request so promptly.

Chapter 5 of Tales from the German. Volume I. by C. F. van der (Carl Franz) Velde holds 92 sentences, grouped into 19 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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