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The Grandissimes

Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.
Raoul had learned, despite all the impulses of his nature, to look upon Frowenfeld with a sort of enthusiastic awe.
He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"
Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:
"Rush of truth to the heart."
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The Grandissimes

Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

Chapter 26 of The Grandissimes is here in full — 222 sentences across 45 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/44 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.
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Raoul had learned, despite all the impulses of his nature, to look upon Frowenfeld with a sort of enthusiastic awe.
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He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"
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Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:
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"Rush of truth to the heart."
/rʌʃ ʌv truːθ tuː ðə hɑːrt/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

apothecary noun US /əˈpɑːθəkeri/

a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs

From this reading “LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.”

blended adjective US /ˈblendɪd/

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading “Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:”

elation noun US /ɪˈleɪʃən/

an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression

From this reading “Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:”

impulses noun US /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/

plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive

From this reading “Raoul had learned, despite all the impulses of his nature, to look upon Frowenfeld with a sort of enthusiastic awe.”

louisiana noun US /luːˌiːziˈænə/

a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading “LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.”

oblivious adjective US /əˈblɪviəs/

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading “Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:”

oddly adverb US /ˈɑːdli/

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading “Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:”

unburden verb US /ənˈbɜːrdən/

free or relieve (someone) of a burden

From this reading “LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

Agricola's

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From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

Agricole

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

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

answerverbUS /ˈænsər/

react verbally

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

apothecarynounUS /əˈpɑːθəkeri/

a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

askingnounUS /ˈæskɪŋ/

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

awenounUS /ɑː/

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading Raoul had learned, despite all the impulses of his nature, to look upon Frowenfeld with a sort of enthusiastic awe.

blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

carriagenounUS /ˈkærɪdʒ/

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

childnounUS /tʃaɪld/

a young person of either sex

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

denounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Raoul had learned, despite all the impulses of his nature, to look upon Frowenfeld with a sort of enthusiastic awe.

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

doornounUS /dɔːr/

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/

an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Raoul had learned, despite all the impulses of his nature, to look upon Frowenfeld with a sort of enthusiastic awe.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

Frowenfel

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

Frowenfeld

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

From this reading Raoul had learned, despite all the impulses of his nature, to look upon Frowenfeld with a sort of enthusiastic awe.

Frowenfeld's

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

handnounUS /hænd/

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "Rush of truth to the heart."

HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

impetuositynoun

rash impulsiveness

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/

plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive

From this reading Raoul had learned, despite all the impulses of his nature, to look upon Frowenfeld with a sort of enthusiastic awe.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Raoul had learned, despite all the impulses of his nature, to look upon Frowenfeld with a sort of enthusiastic awe.

likeverbUS /laɪk/

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Raoul had learned, despite all the impulses of his nature, to look upon Frowenfeld with a sort of enthusiastic awe.

LOUISIANAnounUS /luːˌiːziˈænə/

a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

matta

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

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/

a particular point in time

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Raoul had learned, despite all the impulses of his nature, to look upon Frowenfeld with a sort of enthusiastic awe.

obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

perfectlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrfəktli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/

a human being

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

Raoul

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

rollverbUS /roʊl/

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

RushverbUS /rʌʃ/

move hurridly

From this reading "Rush of truth to the heart."

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/

do one's shopping

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

Sieur

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

sortnounUS /sɔːrt/

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Raoul had learned, despite all the impulses of his nature, to look upon Frowenfeld with a sort of enthusiastic awe.

STATESnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/

a source of difficulty

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading "Rush of truth to the heart."

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

unburdenverbUS /ənˈbɜːrdən/

free or relieve (someone) of a burden

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Raoul had learned, despite all the impulses of his nature, to look upon Frowenfeld with a sort of enthusiastic awe.

voicenounUS /vɔɪs/

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

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

WANTSnounUS /wɑːnts/

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

well-nighadverb

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

WhatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Frowenfeld, for the moment well-nigh oblivious of his own trouble, turned upon his assistant a look in which elation was oddly blended with solemnity, and replied as he walked by:

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From this reading He dropped his voice and said--asking like a child a question he was perfectly able to answer-- "What de matta wid Agricole?"

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading LOUISIANA STATES HER WANTS "'Sieur Frowenfel'," said Raoul as that person turned in the front door of the shop after watching Agricola's carriage roll away--he had intended to unburden his mind to the apothecary with all his natural impetuosity; but Frowenfeld's gravity as he turned, with the paper in his hand, induced a different manner.

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