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Hania

Chapter XXIX

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I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.
For the sending of despatches and other needs I borrow money in the institution.
It is given without hesitation.
Everything goes as if on oil.
In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"
I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.
Let them do so.
Money will be as abundant as water.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Hania

Chapter XXIX

Chapter 29 of Hania is here in full — 8 sentences across 2 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/1 · 8 reading units · Lines 1–8

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I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.
Line 2
For the sending of despatches and other needs I borrow money in the institution.
Line 3
It is given without hesitation.
/ɪt ɪz ˈɡɪvən wɪˈθaʊt ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
Line 4
Everything goes as if on oil.
/ˈevriθɪŋ ɡoʊz æz ɪf ɑːn ɔɪl/
Line 5
In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"
Line 6
I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.
/aɪ hæv rəˈsiːvd ˈɔːlsoʊ ə rɪˈkwest frʌm tuː ˈɪləstreɪtəd ˈpeɪpərz ðeɪ wɪʃ tuː ˈpʌblɪʃ maɪ ˈpɔːrtrət ənd ˌriːprəˈduːs maɪ ˈpɪktʃər/
Line 7
Let them do so.
/let ðem duː soʊ/
Line 8
Money will be as abundant as water.
/ˈmʌni wɪl biː æz əˈbʌndənt æz ˈwɔːtər/

Learner Dictionary

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

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

biography noun US /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/

an account of the series of events making up a person's life

From this reading “In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"”

Courier noun US /ˈkɜːriər/

a person who carries a message

From this reading “In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"”

Kite noun US /kaɪt/

a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value

From this reading “In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"”

publish verb US /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

put into print

From this reading “I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.”

reproduce verb US /ˌriːprəˈduːs/

make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading “I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.”

stating verb US /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading “I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.”

stipulate verb US /ˈstɪpjəleɪt/

specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading “I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.”

Warsaw noun US /ˈwɔːrsɔː/

the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland

From this reading “I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

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

illustrated papers verb + noun counted as “illustrate papers”

In this reading “I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.”

without hesitation preposition + noun

In this reading “It is given without hesitation.”

borrow money verb + noun

In this reading “For the sending of despatches and other needs I borrow money in the institution.”

All words in this reading · 80

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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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 I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/

present in great quantity

From this reading Money will be as abundant as water.

acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/

consider or hold as true

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading For the sending of despatches and other needs I borrow money in the institution.

appearsverbUS /əˈpɪrz/

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading Everything goes as if on oil.

BaronnounUS /ˈbærən/

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Money will be as abundant as water.

biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/

an account of the series of events making up a person's life

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/

get temporarily

From this reading For the sending of despatches and other needs I borrow money in the institution.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

CouriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/

a person who carries a message

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

despatchverb

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

despatches

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

From this reading For the sending of despatches and other needs I borrow money in the institution.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Let them do so.

etc

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

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

EverythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything goes as if on oil.

exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the sending of despatches and other needs I borrow money in the institution.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It is given without hesitation.

goesnounUS /ɡoʊz/

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Everything goes as if on oil.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.

hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/

indecision in speech or action

From this reading It is given without hesitation.

Hirsch's

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

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

How

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

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Everything goes as if on oil.

illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading For the sending of despatches and other needs I borrow money in the institution.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is given without hesitation.

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is given without hesitation.

KitenounUS /kaɪt/

a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

Letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let them do so.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading For the sending of despatches and other needs I borrow money in the institution.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

needsadverbUS /niːdz/

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading For the sending of despatches and other needs I borrow money in the institution.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the sending of despatches and other needs I borrow money in the institution.

oilnounUS /ɔɪl/

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading Everything goes as if on oil.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Everything goes as if on oil.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

Ostrynski

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

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading For the sending of despatches and other needs I borrow money in the institution.

papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.

picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

portraitnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrət/

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.

pricenounUS /praɪs/

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

put into print

From this reading I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.

receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.

reproduceverbUS /ˌriːprəˈduːs/

make a copy or equivalent of

From this reading I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.

requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/

express the need or desire for

From this reading I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.

saysnounUS /sez/

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

sendverbUS /send/

cause to go somewhere

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

sendingnounUS /ˈsendɪŋ/

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading For the sending of despatches and other needs I borrow money in the institution.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Let them do so.

statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

stipulateverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪt/

specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Let them do so.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.

WarsawnounUS /ˈwɔːrsɔː/

the capital and largest city of Poland; located in central Poland

From this reading I send a despatch stating that I accept Baron Hirsch's price; but stipulate, first, to exhibit the picture in Warsaw, etc.

waternounUS /ˈwɔːtər/

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Money will be as abundant as water.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Money will be as abundant as water.

wishverbUS /wɪʃ/

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I have received also a request from two illustrated papers; they wish to publish my portrait and reproduce my picture.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It is given without hesitation.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading In "The Kite" and "The Courier" appears my biography, in which, however, there is not one word of truth; but as Ostrynski says, "How can that concern me?"

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Vocabulary met early in Hania

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Hania
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Author
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Vadis
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