adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
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 He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
Bertalda
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From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it would have made him too sad; for he has witnessed such things, and shrinks from recalling even their shadow.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
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 He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
consciencenounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəns/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading But it would have made him too sad; for he has witnessed such things, and shrinks from recalling even their shadow.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Thou knowest, probably, the like feeling, dear reader; for it is the lot of mortal man.
fellow-mortal
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From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
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 Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it would have made him too sad; for he has witnessed such things, and shrinks from recalling even their shadow.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
ForgiveverbUS /fərˈɡɪv/
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it would have made him too sad; for he has witnessed such things, and shrinks from recalling even their shadow.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
how
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From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
Huldbrand's
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From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thou knowest, probably, the like feeling, dear reader; for it is the lot of mortal man.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
knightnounUS /naɪt/
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
knowest
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From this reading Thou knowest, probably, the like feeling, dear reader; for it is the lot of mortal man.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Thou knowest, probably, the like feeling, dear reader; for it is the lot of mortal man.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Thou knowest, probably, the like feeling, dear reader; for it is the lot of mortal man.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But it would have made him too sad; for he has witnessed such things, and shrinks from recalling even their shadow.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thou knowest, probably, the like feeling, dear reader; for it is the lot of mortal man.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
mortaladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəl/
subject to death
From this reading Thou knowest, probably, the like feeling, dear reader; for it is the lot of mortal man.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
others
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From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
pitiedverbUS /ˈpɪtiːd/
inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Thou knowest, probably, the like feeling, dear reader; for it is the lot of mortal man.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading But it would have made him too sad; for he has witnessed such things, and shrinks from recalling even their shadow.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading But it would have made him too sad; for he has witnessed such things, and shrinks from recalling even their shadow.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
shrinksnounUS /ʃrɪŋks/
plural of “shrink” — a physician who specializes in psychiatry
From this reading But it would have made him too sad; for he has witnessed such things, and shrinks from recalling even their shadow.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But it would have made him too sad; for he has witnessed such things, and shrinks from recalling even their shadow.
talenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
tellsnounUS /telz/
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But it would have made him too sad; for he has witnessed such things, and shrinks from recalling even their shadow.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But it would have made him too sad; for he has witnessed such things, and shrinks from recalling even their shadow.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
ThoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Thou knowest, probably, the like feeling, dear reader; for it is the lot of mortal man.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But it would have made him too sad; for he has witnessed such things, and shrinks from recalling even their shadow.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
UndinenounUS /ˈʌndiːn/
any of various female water spirits
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
weptverbUS /wept/
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading But it would have made him too sad; for he has witnessed such things, and shrinks from recalling even their shadow.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Forgive him if he passes over a considerable space of time in a few words, and only tells you generally what therein happened.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But it would have made him too sad; for he has witnessed such things, and shrinks from recalling even their shadow.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The writer of this tale, both because it moves his own heart and he wishes it to move that of others, asks a favour of you, dear reader.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He knows well that it might be unfolded skilfully, and step by step, how Huldbrand’s heart began to turn from Undine and towards Bertalda--how Bertalda met the young knight with ardent love, and how they both looked upon the poor wife as a mysterious being, more to be dreaded than pitied--how Undine wept, and her tears stung the conscience of her husband, without recalling his former love; so that though at times he showed kindness to her, a cold shudder soon forced him to turn from her to his fellow-mortal Bertalda;--all this, the writer knows, might have been drawn out fully, and perhaps it ought to have been.
