Chapter 16 of Dreamers of the Ghetto is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 16 of Dreamers of the Ghetto is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.". "But I have a copy." "You? Where?" "In my heart, _mon cher enfant_.
Chapter 16 of Dreamers of the Ghetto is here in full — 404 sentences across 81 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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for the reason that
From this reading “"Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".”
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading “"Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".”
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading “"Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “"In my heart, _mon cher enfant_.”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “"Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".”
the second day of the week; the first working day
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “"Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".”
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “"Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".”
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a publication (such as a book) that has been modified or updated and offered again for sale
In this reading “"Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".”
In this reading “"Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".”
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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 "But I have a copy."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
for the reason that
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I have a copy."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "In my heart, _mon cher enfant_.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "In my heart, _mon cher enfant_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But I have a copy."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "In my heart, _mon cher enfant_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In my heart, _mon cher enfant_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "In my heart, _mon cher enfant_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "In my heart, _mon cher enfant_.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
not any; not one
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
and nothing more
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Only because the letter was wanted for the new edition of Heine, and I had no copy of it.".
in or at the place that
From this reading Where?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You?
Chapter 16 of Dreamers of the Ghetto by Israel Zangwill holds 404 sentences, grouped into 81 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.
Chapter 16 holds 404 sentences of Dreamers of the Ghetto, unabridged, divided into 81 reading sections.
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