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From this reading _Rodolph to Clemence._ GEROLSTEIN, 12th January, 1842.
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From this reading _Rodolph to Clemence._ GEROLSTEIN, 12th January, 1842.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
(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 I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
have
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
Clemence
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From this reading _Rodolph to Clemence._ GEROLSTEIN, 12th January, 1842.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
entreatverb
ask for or request earnestly
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
GEROLSTEIN
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From this reading _Rodolph to Clemence._ GEROLSTEIN, 12th January, 1842.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
inducesverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “induce” — cause to arise
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _Rodolph to Clemence._ GEROLSTEIN, 12th January, 1842.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
and nothing more
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
piercingadjectiveUS /ˈpɪrsɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
any competition
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
Rodolph
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From this reading _Rodolph to Clemence._ GEROLSTEIN, 12th January, 1842.
Rosenfeld
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From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
for a short time
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
in the near future
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOWS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Rodolph to Clemence._ GEROLSTEIN, 12th January, 1842.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
VOWSnounUS /vaʊz/
plural of “vow” — a solemn pledge (to oneself or to another or to a deity) to do something or to behave in a certain manner
From this reading THE VOWS.
belonging to which person
From this reading I entreat you, Clemence, as soon as your father can bear the motion of the carriage, quit that country and this habitation, only fit for those Germans of an iron frame whose race has now disappeared.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
wintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I dreaded that at Rosenfeld, situated in the midst of the woods, he would be exposed to the piercing cold of our rigorous winters, but, unfortunately, his fondness for hunting rendered all our advice useless.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your assurance that your father is better induces me to hope you will be enabled to return here with him shortly.
