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The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 6
The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 6

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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MUNICH.
The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.
"We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."
This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.
Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.
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The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 6

Chapter IX · Chapter 9

Chapter 9 of The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer — Volume 6 is here in full — 62 sentences across 13 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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MUNICH.
/ˈmjuːnɪk/
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The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.
/ðə rest ənd ˈkwaɪətnəs ʌv ðə priˈsiːdɪŋ deɪ hæd soʊ fɑːr rəˈkʌvərd miː frʌm ðə ɪˈfekts ʌv maɪ ˈæksədənt ðæt aɪ riˈzɑːlvd æz suːn æz ˈbrekfəst wɑːz ˈoʊvər tuː teɪk liːv ʌv maɪ kaɪnd frendz ənd set aʊt fɔːr ˈmjuːnɪk/
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"We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."
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This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.
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Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.
/bæd roʊdz ənd wɜːrs ˈhɔːrsəz meɪd miː fiːl ðə fjuː liːɡz aɪ hæd tuː ɡoʊ ðə moʊst ˈtaɪərsəm pɑːrt ʌv maɪ ˈdʒɜːrni/

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Casino noun US /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

a public building for gambling and entertainment

From this reading “"We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."”

diligence noun US /ˈdɪlədʒəns/

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation

From this reading “This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.”

leagues noun US /liːɡz/

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading “Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.”

luggage noun US /ˈlʌɡədʒ/

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading “This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.”

munich noun US /ˈmjuːnɪk/

the capital and largest city of Bavaria in southwestern Germany

From this reading “MUNICH.”

quietness noun US /ˈkwaɪətnəs/

the property of making no sound

From this reading “The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.”

tiresome adjective US /ˈtaɪərsəm/

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading “Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.”

Waller noun US /ˈwɔːlər/

United States jazz musician (1904-1943)

From this reading “"We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."”

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accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

BadadjectiveUS /bæd/

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.

ballnounUS /bɔːl/

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

Blanche

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From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

cnounUS /siː/

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

a public building for gambling and entertainment

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

courtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

Croix

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From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/

conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

don't

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From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

dressverbUS /dres/

put on clothes

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

forgetverbUS /fərˈɡet/

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.

Grande

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From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

HarryverbUS /ˈheri/

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/

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

From this reading Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.

hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

how

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From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

inasmuch

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

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

a message received and understood

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.

kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.

leaveverbUS /liːv/

go away from a place

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

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 This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

mepronounUS /miː/

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

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

meetverbUS /miːt/

come together

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.

MUNICHnounUS /ˈmjuːnɪk/

the capital and largest city of Bavaria in southwestern Germany

From this reading MUNICH.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

neednounUS /niːd/

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

partedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrtɪd/

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

patronisedadjective

having patronage or clients

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

piecenounUS /piːs/

a separate part of a whole

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

PlacenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/

existing or coming before

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/

filled with bewilderment

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

quietnessnounUS /ˈkwaɪətnəs/

the property of making no sound

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

recoveredadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərd/

freed from illness or injury

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/

determined

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

roadsnounUS /roʊdz/

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/

giving satisfaction

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

Schnetz

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

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

setverbUS /set/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

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

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

soonadverbUS /suːn/

in the near future

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/

adjust to a specific need or market

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

thingnounUS /θɪŋ/

a special situation

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

to-night

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From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading This latter piece of information was satisfactory, inasmuch as the greater part of my luggage, containing my uniform, &c., had been left in the French diligence; and as the ball was patronised by the court, I was greatly puzzled how to make my appearance.

WallernounUS /ˈwɔːlər/

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From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The rest and quietness of the preceding day had so far recovered me from the effects of my accident, that I resolved, as soon as breakfast was over, to take leave of my kind friends, and set out for Munich.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

worseadjectiveUS /wɜːrs/

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Bad roads and worse horses made me feel the few leagues I had to go the most tiresome part of my journey.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "We shall meet to-night, Harry," said Waller, as we parted--"we shall meet at the Casino--and don't forget that the Croix Blanche is your hotel; and Schnetz, the tailor, in the Grande Place, will provide you with every thing you need in the way of dress."

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