adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading Nay, at the sweet accents of his native tongue, the servant's repellent demeanor melted into friendly, eager welcome.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nay, at the sweet accents of his native tongue, the servant's repellent demeanor melted into friendly, eager welcome.
auntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
Belotti
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From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
burgomaster'snounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəmæstərz/
possessive form of “burgomaster” — a mayor of a municipality in Germany or Holland or Flanders or Austria
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
cloaknounUS /kloʊk/
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Nay, at the sweet accents of his native tongue, the servant's repellent demeanor melted into friendly, eager welcome.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
dressverbUS /dres/
put on clothes
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Nay, at the sweet accents of his native tongue, the servant's repellent demeanor melted into friendly, eager welcome.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
Frauleinnoun
a German courtesy title or form of address for an unmarried woman
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Nay, at the sweet accents of his native tongue, the servant's repellent demeanor melted into friendly, eager welcome.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
Hoogstraten's
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From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nay, at the sweet accents of his native tongue, the servant's repellent demeanor melted into friendly, eager welcome.
ItaliannounUS /ˌɪˈtæljən/
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
Matanesse
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From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading Nay, at the sweet accents of his native tongue, the servant's repellent demeanor melted into friendly, eager welcome.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Nay, at the sweet accents of his native tongue, the servant's repellent demeanor melted into friendly, eager welcome.
NayexclamationUS /neɪ/
an old word for “no”
From this reading Nay, at the sweet accents of his native tongue, the servant's repellent demeanor melted into friendly, eager welcome.
Neopolitannoun
a resident of Naples
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
outgrownverbUS /ˌaʊtˈɡroʊn/
inflected form of “outgrow” — grow too large or too mature for
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
patronizinglyadverb
with condescension; in a patronizing manner
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/
with low volume
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
repellentnounUS /rɪˈpelənt/
a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
From this reading Nay, at the sweet accents of his native tongue, the servant's repellent demeanor melted into friendly, eager welcome.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
servant's
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From this reading Nay, at the sweet accents of his native tongue, the servant's repellent demeanor melted into friendly, eager welcome.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
soundedverbUS /ˈsaʊndɪd/
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Nay, at the sweet accents of his native tongue, the servant's repellent demeanor melted into friendly, eager welcome.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
throatnounUS /θroʊt/
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
tonenounUS /toʊn/
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Nay, at the sweet accents of his native tongue, the servant's repellent demeanor melted into friendly, eager welcome.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
VannounUS /væn/
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
welcomeverbUS /ˈwelkəm/
accept gladly
From this reading Nay, at the sweet accents of his native tongue, the servant's repellent demeanor melted into friendly, eager welcome.
well-clad
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From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading But the Neopolitan, in whose mouth the vigorous Dutch sounded like the rattling in the throat of a chilled singer, speedily took a different tone when Wilhelm, in excellent Italian, quietly explained the object of his visit.
Wibisma's
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From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
Wilhelm
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From this reading Wilhelm must certainly have looked anything but well-clad, for as he stood in old Fraulein Van Hoogstraten's spacious, stately hall, the steward Belotti received him as patronizingly as if he were a beggar.
wrapverbUS /ræp/
arrange or fold as a cover or protection
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He did not usually give much heed to his dress, yet he was glad that the rain kept people in the house, for the outgrown wrap on his shoulders was by no means pleasing in appearance.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading After the musician had left the burgomaster's house, he went to young Herr Matanesse Van Wibisma's aunt to get his cloak, which had not been returned to him.
