past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'You are going once more to Danemora?' asked the old man.
Arwed
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From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'You are going once more to Danemora?' asked the old man.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading 'What occasion calls you there?'
Christine
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From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
Danemora
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From this reading 'You are going once more to Danemora?' asked the old man.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
deceivingverbUS /dɪˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading 'You are deceiving me,' said the old man reprovingly.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
the act of departing
From this reading 'You are going once more to Danemora?' asked the old man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
how
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From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
go away from a place
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'You are going once more to Danemora?' asked the old man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'You are deceiving me,' said the old man reprovingly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'You are going once more to Danemora?' asked the old man.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
namingnounUS /ˈneɪmɪŋ/
the verbal act of naming
From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading 'What occasion calls you there?'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 'You are going once more to Danemora?' asked the old man.
on one occasion
From this reading 'You are going once more to Danemora?' asked the old man.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
reprovinglyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading 'You are deceiving me,' said the old man reprovingly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'You are deceiving me,' said the old man reprovingly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
carry out
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'What occasion calls you there?'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Some days later, Arwed, prepared for his journey, approached the sick bed of his uncle to take leave of him.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'What occasion calls you there?'
hope for; have a wish
From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'I wish to see how it goes with the poor Christine,' answered Arwed, unwilling to disturb the sick man by naming the true motive.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'You are going once more to Danemora?' asked the old man.
