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The Breaking of the Storm, Vol. I.
The Breaking of the Storm, Vol. I.

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of The Breaking of the Storm, Vol. I. is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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"I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.
"What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.
She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.
Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.
He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.
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The Breaking of the Storm, Vol. I.

Chapter XXII

Chapter 22 of The Breaking of the Storm, Vol. I. is here in full — 184 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
"I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.
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"What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.
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She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.
/ʃiː hæd θroʊn hərˈself bæk əˈpɑːn ðə ˈkʊʃənz wɪð ðə tɪp ʌv hɜːr fʊt əˈpɑːn ðə ˈɑːpəzət siːt/
Line 4
Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.
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He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

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.

Brandenburg noun US /ˈbrændənbərɡ/

the territory of an Elector (of the Holy Roman Empire) that expanded to become the kingdom of Prussia in 1701

From this reading “"I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.”

cushions noun US /ˈkʊʃənz/

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading “She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.”

realise verb US /ˈriːəlaɪz/

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading “He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.”

riders noun US /ˈraɪdərz/

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading “He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.”

saddles noun US /ˈsædəlz/

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading “He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.”

thronged adjective US /θrɔːŋd/

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading “He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.”

trotted verb US /ˈtrɑːtɪd/

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading “He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.”

uncle's noun US /ˈʌŋkəlz/

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “"I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.”

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.

attracted the notice verb + article + noun counted as “attract … notice”

In this reading “He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.”

greatest advantage adjective + noun

In this reading “Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.”

first time adjective + noun

In this reading “He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.”

understand why verb + noun

In this reading “He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.”

opposite seat adjective + noun

In this reading “She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.”

upon the cushions preposition + article + noun counted as “upon … cushion”

In this reading “She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.”

simple way adjective + noun

In this reading “"I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.”

shown off verb + particle counted as “show off”

display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

In this reading “Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

afraidadjectiveUS /əˈfreɪd/

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

attractedverbUS /əˈtræktɪd/

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

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

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

BrandenburgnounUS /ˈbrændənbərɡ/

the territory of an Elector (of the Holy Roman Empire) that expanded to become the kingdom of Prussia in 1701

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

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

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.

difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/

of a dreadful kind

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

drovenounUS /droʊv/

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/

intense or sharp

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

eyesnounUS /aɪz/

opinion or judgment

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

Ferdinanda

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

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

Ferdinanda's

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

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

figurenounUS /ˈfɪɡjər/

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

findverbUS /faɪnd/

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

footnounUS /fʊt/

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

gaily-dressed

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

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.

hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/

only a very short time before

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.

herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

how

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

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

lifenounUS /laɪf/

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

Reinhold

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

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

seatnounUS /siːt/

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

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

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.

shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

Thiergartenstrasse

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From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

thrownadjectiveUS /θroʊn/

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

tipnounUS /tɪp/

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

toilettenoun

the act of dressing and preparing yourself

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.

usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

walksnounUS /wɔːks/

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is the good of having carriages and horses if they are not to be used?" answered Ferdinanda.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Reinhold could hardly take his eyes off the exquisite figure, which was shown off to the greatest advantage by a pretty autumn toilette.

whynounUS /waɪ/

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading He seemed to realise for the first time how beautiful his cousin was, and he could quite understand why she so plainly attracted the notice of the gaily-dressed crowds that thronged the walks, and why several riders as they trotted past turned in their saddles.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had thrown herself back upon the cushions with the tip of her foot upon the opposite seat.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am afraid you will spoil me so dreadfully that I shall find it very difficult to return to my simple way of life," said Reinhold, as he drove through the Brandenburg gate of the Thiergartenstrasse sitting by Ferdinanda's side in his uncle's carriage.

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