Chapter I

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From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

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From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

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From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

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From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

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From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

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From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

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From this reading 142 “Do you, Jellaby,” I then inquired, “really understand how best to treat a sausage?”

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From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

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From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

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From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

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From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

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From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

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From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

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From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

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From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

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

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

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

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

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

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

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From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

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

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

have

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading 142 “Do you, Jellaby,” I then inquired, “really understand how best to treat a sausage?”

a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

make calm or still

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

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From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

dearly loved

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

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From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

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From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

an old word for “before”

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

move back and forth very rapidly

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

an ornamental facade

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

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From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

a man of refinement

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

a person of German nationality

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

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

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

death of a person

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

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

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

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

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

superlative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

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From this reading 142 “Do you, Jellaby,” I then inquired, “really understand how best to treat a sausage?”

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

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

impressive in appearance

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

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

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

without consideration; in an inconsiderate manner

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading 142 “Do you, Jellaby,” I then inquired, “really understand how best to treat a sausage?”

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

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

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From this reading 142 “Do you, Jellaby,” I then inquired, “really understand how best to treat a sausage?”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

immediately past

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

the act of departing

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

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From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

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

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

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

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

used to form the superlative

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

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From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

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From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

above and across; more than

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

(of games) engaged in

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

introduce

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

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

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

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From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

with speed

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading 142 “Do you, Jellaby,” I then inquired, “really understand how best to treat a sausage?”

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From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings

From this reading 142 “Do you, Jellaby,” I then inquired, “really understand how best to treat a sausage?”

cut with a saw

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

German statesman who served as chancellor of Germany (born in 1918)

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

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

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

a particular situation

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

the act of closing something

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

with one side forward or to the front

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

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From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

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From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

having something on top

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

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

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

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

From this reading _Elizabeth and Her German Garden_ _Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen_ _Fräulein Schmidt and Mr. Anstruther_ _Princess Priscilla’s Fortnight_ _The Solitary Summer_ The fitful flicker of the lanterns played over rapidly cooling eggs and grave faces _Frontispiece_ I never saw such little shoes 14 Edelgard most inconsiderately leaving me to bear the entire burden of opening and shutting our things 38

interact in a certain way

From this reading 142 “Do you, Jellaby,” I then inquired, “really understand how best to treat a sausage?”

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading 142 “Do you, Jellaby,” I then inquired, “really understand how best to treat a sausage?”

inspiring fear

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

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

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

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

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

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

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

during the time that

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

which person or people

From this reading 114 “But surely not here,” murmured Frau von Eckthum 124 The two nondescripts, who were passing, lingered to look 134 “But, lieber Otto, is it then my fault that you have forgotten the paper?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading 100 Thus, as it were, with blacking, did I cement my friendship with Lord Sigismund 102 Edelgard posing--and what a pose; good heavens, what a pose!

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”

but in spite of that

From this reading 182 “’Ere ’e is” 200 An imposing lady in the pew in front of us sat sideways in her corner and examined us with calm attention 230 The old gentleman was in the act of addressing me in his turn 268 Gentle as my voice was, it yet made her start 294 THE CARAVANERS

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The sun shone its hottest while we slowly surmounted this last obstacle 50 It was an unnerving spectacle 80 “Dear Baron,” said she, “do you think it is wrong to carry stew-pots?”