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