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The Banished: A Swabian Historical Tale
The Banished: A Swabian Historical Tale

Chapter V

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The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.
WALTHER VON DER VOGELWEIDE.
The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.
He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.
The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Banished: A Swabian Historical Tale

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of The Banished: A Swabian Historical Tale is here in full — 65 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/13 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.
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WALTHER VON DER VOGELWEIDE.
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The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.
/ðə smɔːl ˈdɪstəns wɪtʃ ˈsepəreɪtɪd ðə ˈteɪbəl frʌm ðə ˈwɪndoʊ tuː wɪtʃ ˈælbərt hæd rɪˈtaɪrd pərˈmɪtɪd hɪz ˈhiːrɪŋ ˈevəri wɜːrd ʌv ðə dɪsˈpjuːt ˈmenʃənd ɪn ðə ˈlætər pɑːrt ʌv ðə læst ˈtʃæptər/
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He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.
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The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

beats noun US /biːts/

a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)

From this reading “The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.”

conciliatory adjective US /kənˈsɪliːətɔːri/

making or willing to make concessions

From this reading “The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.”

inexperienced adjective US /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/

lacking practical experience or training

From this reading “He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.”

orphan noun US /ˈɔːrfən/

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading “He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.”

pierce verb US /pɪrs/

cut or make a way through

From this reading “The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.”

soothing adjective US /ˈsuːðɪŋ/

affording physical relief

From this reading “The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.”

unbending adjective US /ˌʌnˈbendɪŋ/

incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances

From this reading “The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.”

upholding verb US /əpˈhoʊldɪŋ/

-ing form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading “The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

military career noun + noun

In this reading “He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.”

bitter enemy adjective + noun

In this reading “He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.”

latter part adjective + noun

In this reading “The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.”

same time adjective + noun

In this reading “He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.”

well known adverb + adjective

In this reading “The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.”

last chapter adjective + noun

In this reading “The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.”

conceal from verb + particle

In this reading “He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.”

first step adjective + noun

the first of a series of actions

In this reading “He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.”

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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/

Having no one else present.

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

beatsnounUS /biːts/

a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

broughtverbUS /brɔːt/

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

Canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

careernounUS /kərˈɪr/

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

concealverbUS /kənˈsiːl/

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

conciliatoryadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪliːətɔːri/

making or willing to make concessions

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

DER

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From this reading WALTHER VON DER VOGELWEIDE.

disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/

take exception to

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/

an opposing military force

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

familynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

fearedverbUS /fɪrd/

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/

extremely impressive in strength or excellence

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

Fronsberg

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From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

gazenounUS /ɡeɪz/

a long fixed look

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

Hutten's

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

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/

lacking practical experience or training

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

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

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

mediatoryadjective

of or related to or directed toward mediation

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

pierceverbUS /pɪrs/

cut or make a way through

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

pridenounUS /praɪd/

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

retiredadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrd/

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

separatedadjectiveUS /ˈsepəreɪtɪd/

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/

affording physical relief

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

stepnounUS /step/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

stonenounUS /stoʊn/

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

They're

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From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

thro

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From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

tookverbUS /tʊk/

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

Truchses

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From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

trueadjectiveUS /truː/

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

unbendingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈbendɪŋ/

incapable of adapting or changing to meet circumstances

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

unfavourableadjective

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

upholdingverbUS /əpˈhoʊldɪŋ/

-ing form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

VOGELWEIDE

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From this reading WALTHER VON DER VOGELWEIDE.

VON

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From this reading WALTHER VON DER VOGELWEIDE.

Waldburg

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From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

WALTHER

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From this reading WALTHER VON DER VOGELWEIDE.

warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading He rejoiced to perceive the warm interest which Fronsberg took in him, an inexperienced orphan; but, at the same time, he could not conceal from himself that his first step in his military career, had also brought upon him a formidable, bitter enemy.

warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

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 The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

woodnounUS /wʊd/

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The eyes with which I gaze on her Can pierce thro' wood and stone: They're seated in my heart so true, That beats for her alone.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The small distance which separated the table from the window, to which Albert had retired, permitted his hearing every word of the dispute mentioned in the latter part of the last chapter.

wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/

the words that are spoken

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The unbending pride of Truchses von Waldburg was so well known in the army, that Albert had little reason to hope Hutten's mediatory and conciliatory words would have much effect in soothing the unfavourable impression, which he feared his warmth in upholding the name of his family might have created in the mind of the general.

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