having companions or an escort
From this reading Anna drove into Stralsund the next morning to her banker, accompanied by Miss Leech.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Anna drove into Stralsund the next morning to her banker, accompanied by Miss Leech.
Axel's
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bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Anna drove into Stralsund the next morning to her banker, accompanied by Miss Leech.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading "Yesterday was Herr von Lohm's birthday," said Miss Leech.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Anna drove into Stralsund the next morning to her banker, accompanied by Miss Leech.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Anna drove into Stralsund the next morning to her banker, accompanied by Miss Leech.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why, how festive it looks," she exclaimed, wondering.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading "Why, how festive it looks," she exclaimed, wondering.
festoonedverbUS /ˌfeˈstuːnd/
past form of “festoon” — decorate with strings of flowers
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
fro
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garlands
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gate-posts
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From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I heard Princess Ludwig say so."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anna drove into Stralsund the next morning to her banker, accompanied by Miss Leech.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading "Yesterday was Herr von Lohm's birthday," said Miss Leech.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
how
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From this reading "Why, how festive it looks," she exclaimed, wondering.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I heard Princess Ludwig say so."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Anna drove into Stralsund the next morning to her banker, accompanied by Miss Leech.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why, how festive it looks," she exclaimed, wondering.
LeechnounUS /liːtʃ/
carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
From this reading Anna drove into Stralsund the next morning to her banker, accompanied by Miss Leech.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
Lohm's
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From this reading "Yesterday was Herr von Lohm's birthday," said Miss Leech.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Why, how festive it looks," she exclaimed, wondering.
Ludwig
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From this reading "I heard Princess Ludwig say so."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Anna drove into Stralsund the next morning to her banker, accompanied by Miss Leech.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Anna drove into Stralsund the next morning to her banker, accompanied by Miss Leech.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Anna drove into Stralsund the next morning to her banker, accompanied by Miss Leech.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading "I heard Princess Ludwig say so."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yesterday was Herr von Lohm's birthday," said Miss Leech.
cut with a saw
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
express in words
From this reading "I heard Princess Ludwig say so."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I heard Princess Ludwig say so."
with low volume
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
Stralsund
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From this reading Anna drove into Stralsund the next morning to her banker, accompanied by Miss Leech.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
swayingverbUS /ˈsweɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anna drove into Stralsund the next morning to her banker, accompanied by Miss Leech.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anna drove into Stralsund the next morning to her banker, accompanied by Miss Leech.
von
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From this reading "Yesterday was Herr von Lohm's birthday," said Miss Leech.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yesterday was Herr von Lohm's birthday," said Miss Leech.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
at the time that
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, how festive it looks," she exclaimed, wondering.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
showing curiosity
From this reading "Why, how festive it looks," she exclaimed, wondering.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading When they passed Axel's house she saw that his gate-posts were festooned with wreaths, and that garlands of flowers were strung across the gateway, swaying to and fro softly in the light breeze.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Yesterday was Herr von Lohm's birthday," said Miss Leech.
