afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
arch-scorner
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From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
Bemperlein
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From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
(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 "He is much better," replied Franz.
confined by bonds
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
taking care or paying attention
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," said Franz; "you are just in time to help me in my efforts to convince this obstinate sinner."
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
councillor's
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From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
devotions
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From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," said Franz; "you are just in time to help me in my efforts to convince this obstinate sinner."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
Franz
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From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," said Franz; "you are just in time to help me in my efforts to convince this obstinate sinner."
Franz's
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From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," said Franz; "you are just in time to help me in my efforts to convince this obstinate sinner."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is much better," replied Franz.
and nothing more
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
go away from a place
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
looseningnounUS /ˈluːsənɪŋ/
an occurrence of control or strength weakening
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "He is much better," replied Franz.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," said Franz; "you are just in time to help me in my efforts to convince this obstinate sinner."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," said Franz; "you are just in time to help me in my efforts to convince this obstinate sinner."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
privynounUS /ˈprɪvi/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," said Franz; "you are just in time to help me in my efforts to convince this obstinate sinner."
Sophie
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From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Before I can do the one, and not the other," replied Mr. Bemperlein, drawing off his gloves and folding them up carefully, "I beg leave to inquire, as in duty bound, after the privy councillor's health."
which person or people
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Good evening, Bemperlein," replied Sophie, loosening Franz's hold and cordially offering her hand to the little man, who came with careful steps to her side; "you are just in time to protect me against this arch-scorner."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Good evening, most honored friends and betrothed," said he, as he entered the room; "do I disturb your devotions?"
