adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading After this last adventure they lived at the castle undisturbed and in peaceful enjoyment.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this last adventure they lived at the castle undisturbed and in peaceful enjoyment.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After this last adventure they lived at the castle undisturbed and in peaceful enjoyment.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Bertalda, on the other hand, showed herself grateful, humble, and timid, without taking to herself any merit for so doing.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After this last adventure they lived at the castle undisturbed and in peaceful enjoyment.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
Bertalda
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From this reading Bertalda, on the other hand, showed herself grateful, humble, and timid, without taking to herself any merit for so doing.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
BlackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
castlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/
a large and stately mansion
From this reading After this last adventure they lived at the castle undisturbed and in peaceful enjoyment.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Bertalda, on the other hand, showed herself grateful, humble, and timid, without taking to herself any merit for so doing.
earnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/
in a serious manner
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading After this last adventure they lived at the castle undisturbed and in peaceful enjoyment.
entreatverb
ask for or request earnestly
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bertalda, on the other hand, showed herself grateful, humble, and timid, without taking to herself any merit for so doing.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
goodnessnounUS /ˈɡʊdnəs/
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
gratefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Bertalda, on the other hand, showed herself grateful, humble, and timid, without taking to herself any merit for so doing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Bertalda, on the other hand, showed herself grateful, humble, and timid, without taking to herself any merit for so doing.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
Huldbrand
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From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Bertalda, on the other hand, showed herself grateful, humble, and timid, without taking to herself any merit for so doing.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After this last adventure they lived at the castle undisturbed and in peaceful enjoyment.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
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 The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
Kuhleborn
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From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading After this last adventure they lived at the castle undisturbed and in peaceful enjoyment.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading After this last adventure they lived at the castle undisturbed and in peaceful enjoyment.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Bertalda, on the other hand, showed herself grateful, humble, and timid, without taking to herself any merit for so doing.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
newly-awakened
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From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Bertalda, on the other hand, showed herself grateful, humble, and timid, without taking to herself any merit for so doing.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading After this last adventure they lived at the castle undisturbed and in peaceful enjoyment.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
pursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
shamenounUS /ʃeɪm/
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Bertalda, on the other hand, showed herself grateful, humble, and timid, without taking to herself any merit for so doing.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
spareverbUS /sper/
refrain from harming
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Bertalda, on the other hand, showed herself grateful, humble, and timid, without taking to herself any merit for so doing.
terrornounUS /ˈterər/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After this last adventure they lived at the castle undisturbed and in peaceful enjoyment.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this last adventure they lived at the castle undisturbed and in peaceful enjoyment.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this last adventure they lived at the castle undisturbed and in peaceful enjoyment.
thousandnounUS /ˈθaʊzənd/
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Bertalda, on the other hand, showed herself grateful, humble, and timid, without taking to herself any merit for so doing.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bertalda, on the other hand, showed herself grateful, humble, and timid, without taking to herself any merit for so doing.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
UndinenounUS /ˈʌndiːn/
any of various female water spirits
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading After this last adventure they lived at the castle undisturbed and in peaceful enjoyment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Undine herself enjoyed that peace and security which never fails the soul as long as it knows distinctly that it is on the right path; and besides, in the newly-awakened love and regard of her husband, a thousand gleams of hope and joy shone upon her.
ValleynounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
WheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The knight was more and more impressed with the heavenly goodness of his wife, which she had so nobly shown by her instant pursuit and by the rescue she had effected in the Black Valley, where the power of Kuhleborn again commenced.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Bertalda, on the other hand, showed herself grateful, humble, and timid, without taking to herself any merit for so doing.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Whenever Huldbrand or Undine began to explain to her their reasons for covering the fountain, or their adventures in the Black Valley, she would earnestly entreat them to spare her the recital, for the recollection of the fountain occasioned her too much shame, and that of the Black Valley too much terror.
