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Chapter XXIII
UT PUTO, VESTIS FIO. The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself. Styrian traditions had been set at naught. Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set. Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.
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feeling guilt or embarrassment after doing something that causes embarrassment
From this reading “The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.”
for the reason that
From this reading “Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Styrian traditions had been set at naught.”
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.”
shame caused by unacceptable behaviour
From this reading “Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.”
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading “The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.”
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading “Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.”
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From this reading The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.
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From this reading The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.
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From this reading The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.
feeling guilt or embarrassment after doing something that causes embarrassment
From this reading The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Styrian traditions had been set at naught.
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From this reading Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.
for the reason that
From this reading Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.
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From this reading Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Styrian traditions had been set at naught.
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.
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From this reading Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.
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From this reading Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.
shame caused by unacceptable behaviour
From this reading Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.
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From this reading Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.
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From this reading UT PUTO, VESTIS FIO.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.
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From this reading Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.
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From this reading Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Styrian traditions had been set at naught.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.
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From this reading Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UT PUTO, VESTIS FIO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Styrian traditions had been set at naught.
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From this reading Styrian traditions had been set at naught.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning all Artenberg had the air of being rather ashamed of itself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Princess Heinrich considered that the limits of becoming mirth had been overstepped; the lines of her mouth had their most downward set.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Styrian traditions had been set at naught.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UT PUTO, VESTIS FIO.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UT PUTO, VESTIS FIO.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing was said because the King had led the dance, but disgrace was in the atmosphere.
