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Hania

Chapter XIX

Chapter 19 of Hania is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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IMOGENE.
Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.
Pan Zolzik had, as has been said, checkmated Repa and his wife.
To inscribe Repa on the list would have led to nothing.
But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Hania

Chapter XIX

Chapter 19 of Hania is here in full — 153 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/30 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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IMOGENE.
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Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.
/hiːr aɪ hoʊp ðæt ðə ˈriːdər hæz ˌʌndərˈstʊd səˈfɪʃəntli ənd ˈestəmeɪtəd ðə ˈdʒiːnjəl plæn ʌv maɪ ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk ˈhɪroʊ/
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Pan Zolzik had, as has been said, checkmated Repa and his wife.
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To inscribe Repa on the list would have led to nothing.
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But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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agreement noun US /əˈɡriːmənt/

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading “But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.”

concourse noun US /ˈkɑːnkɔːrs/

a large gathering of people

From this reading “But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.”

estimated verb US /ˈestəmeɪtəd/

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading “Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.”

genial adjective US /ˈdʒiːnjəl/

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading “Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.”

inscribe verb US /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/

carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

From this reading “To inscribe Repa on the list would have led to nothing.”

involved adjective US /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading “But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.”

Pan verb US /pæn/

make a sweeping movement

From this reading “Pan Zolzik had, as has been said, checkmated Repa and his wife.”

sympathetic adjective US /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading “Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

clever trick adjective + noun

In this reading “But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

affairnounUS /əˈfer/

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Pan Zolzik had, as has been said, checkmated Repa and his wife.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Pan Zolzik had, as has been said, checkmated Repa and his wife.

bringverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

checkmated

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pan Zolzik had, as has been said, checkmated Repa and his wife.

circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

concoursenounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrs/

a large gathering of people

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

drunkadjectiveUS /drʌŋk/

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Pan Zolzik had, as has been said, checkmated Repa and his wife.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To inscribe Repa on the list would have led to nothing.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

HereadverbUS /hiːr/

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

heronounUS /ˈhɪroʊ/

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Pan Zolzik had, as has been said, checkmated Repa and his wife.

hopenounUS /hoʊp/

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

IMOGENE

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IMOGENE.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

inscribeverbUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/

carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

From this reading To inscribe Repa on the list would have led to nothing.

involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

lednounUS /led/

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading To inscribe Repa on the list would have led to nothing.

listverbUS /lɪst/

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading To inscribe Repa on the list would have led to nothing.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

not one thing; not anything

From this reading To inscribe Repa on the list would have led to nothing.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To inscribe Repa on the list would have led to nothing.

PanverbUS /pæn/

make a sweeping movement

From this reading Pan Zolzik had, as has been said, checkmated Repa and his wife.

planverbUS /plæn/

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

playverbUS /pleɪ/

participate in games or sport

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

Repa

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pan Zolzik had, as has been said, checkmated Repa and his wife.

rôle

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Pan Zolzik had, as has been said, checkmated Repa and his wife.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

signnounUS /saɪn/

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

ToparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading To inscribe Repa on the list would have led to nothing.

tricknounUS /trɪk/

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Here I hope that the reader has understood sufficiently and estimated the genial plan of my sympathetic hero.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But to make him drunk, and bring it about that he should sign the agreement himself, and take the money, that involved the affair somewhat, and was a clever trick which showed that in a concourse of circumstances Pan Zolzik might play a famous rôle.

wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Pan Zolzik had, as has been said, checkmated Repa and his wife.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading To inscribe Repa on the list would have led to nothing.

Zolzik

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pan Zolzik had, as has been said, checkmated Repa and his wife.

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Hania
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