Chapter 14 of Atlantis is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 14 of Atlantis is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life. I want everything and nothing. I can do everything and nothing. My mind has been over-loaded, and yet has remained empty." "You certainly did go through a hard time," said Miss Burns simply.
Chapter 14 of Atlantis is here in full — 394 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading “"You certainly did go through a hard time," said Miss Burns simply.”
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading “"So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.”
make void or empty of contents
From this reading “My mind has been over-loaded, and yet has remained empty."”
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading “"So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.”
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading “"So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.”
and nothing more
From this reading “"You certainly did go through a hard time," said Miss Burns simply.”
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading “"So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.”
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading “"So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You certainly did go through a hard time," said Miss Burns simply.
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I want everything and nothing.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My mind has been over-loaded, and yet has remained empty."
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading "You certainly did go through a hard time," said Miss Burns simply.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can do everything and nothing.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "You certainly did go through a hard time," said Miss Burns simply.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "You certainly did go through a hard time," said Miss Burns simply.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I can do everything and nothing.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading My mind has been over-loaded, and yet has remained empty."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I want everything and nothing.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You certainly did go through a hard time," said Miss Burns simply.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "You certainly did go through a hard time," said Miss Burns simply.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My mind has been over-loaded, and yet has remained empty."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My mind has been over-loaded, and yet has remained empty."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "You certainly did go through a hard time," said Miss Burns simply.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I want everything and nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
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From this reading My mind has been over-loaded, and yet has remained empty."
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading My mind has been over-loaded, and yet has remained empty."
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You certainly did go through a hard time," said Miss Burns simply.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
and nothing more
From this reading "You certainly did go through a hard time," said Miss Burns simply.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "You certainly did go through a hard time," said Miss Burns simply.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "You certainly did go through a hard time," said Miss Burns simply.
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
precisely as stated
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I want everything and nothing.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
but in spite of that
From this reading My mind has been over-loaded, and yet has remained empty."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So you see," Frederick concluded, "it was not very far along the road of marriage that I travelled with my talent for life.
Chapter 14 of Atlantis by Gerhart Hauptmann holds 394 sentences, grouped into 79 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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