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Heathen Master Filcsik

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.
The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.
With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.
The difficulties of the Magyar tongue have been referred to.
It is the one great literary language of Europe that is of non-Aryan origin.
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Heathen Master Filcsik

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Heathen Master Filcsik is here in full — 206 sentences across 42 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/41 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. LoewCleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.
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The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.
/ðə ˈmæɡjɑːr ˈlɪtərətʃər ˈɔːfərz ə maɪn ʌv ɡoʊld tuː ðə trænˈsleɪtər bʌt ɑːn əˈkaʊnt ʌv ðə ˈdɪfəkəltiz ʌv ðə ˈlæŋɡwədʒ ˈveri fjuː hæv ɪkˈsplɔːrd ɪt/
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With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.
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The difficulties of the Magyar tongue have been referred to.
/ðə ˈdɪfəkəltiz ʌv ðə ˈmæɡjɑːr tʌŋ hæv bɪn rəˈfɜːrd tuː/
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It is the one great literary language of Europe that is of non-Aryan origin.

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.

Clerk's noun US /klɜːrks/

possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading “Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.”

Cleveland noun US /ˈkliːvlənd/

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading “Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.”

explored verb US /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading “The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.”

Hungarian adjective US /həŋˈɡeriən/

relating to or characteristic of Hungary

From this reading “Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.”

Introductory adjective US /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/

serving to open or begin

Magyar noun US /ˈmæɡjɑːr/

a native or inhabitant of Hungary

From this reading “Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.”

novelist noun US /ˈnɑːvələst/

one who writes novels

From this reading “With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.”

translator noun US /trænˈsleɪtər/

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading “The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.”

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.

With the exception preposition + article + noun counted as “with … exception”

In this reading “With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.”

shorter stories adjective + noun counted as “short story”

a prose narrative shorter than a novel

In this reading “Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.”

great novelist adjective + noun

In this reading “With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.”

on account preposition + noun

In this reading “The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.”

first class adjective + noun

the highest rank in a classification

In this reading “With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.”

Translated by verb + particle counted as “translate by”

In this reading “Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.”

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

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/

plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/

approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

BarnounUS /bɑːr/

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The difficulties of the Magyar tongue have been referred to.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

classnounUS /klæs/

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

Clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/

possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

difficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/

the power to use something or someone

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

Esqnoun

a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

EuropenounUS /ˈjʊrəp/

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading It is the one great literary language of Europe that is of non-Aryan origin.

exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

Filcsik

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From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

FromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/

in a generous manner

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/

coins made of gold

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

HeathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/

relating to or characteristic of Hungary

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

IntroductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/

serving to open or begin

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading It is the one great literary language of Europe that is of non-Aryan origin.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

Jókai

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

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

Kálmán

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

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

literaryadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəreri/

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading It is the one great literary language of Europe that is of non-Aryan origin.

literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

livingnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

Loew

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

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

MagyarnounUS /ˈmæɡjɑːr/

a native or inhabitant of Hungary

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

Maurus

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

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

mcmx

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

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

Mikszáth

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

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

minepronounUS /maɪn/

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

NnounUS /en/

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

NewadjectiveUS /nuː/

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

non-Aryan

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

From this reading It is the one great literary language of Europe that is of non-Aryan origin.

NotenounUS /noʊt/

a brief written record

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/

one who writes novels

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

offerverbUS /ˈɔːfər/

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading It is the one great literary language of Europe that is of non-Aryan origin.

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

PressverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

PrintedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

PrivateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The difficulties of the Magyar tongue have been referred to.

shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/

comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is the one great literary language of Europe that is of non-Aryan origin.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

tonguenounUS /tʌŋ/

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading The difficulties of the Magyar tongue have been referred to.

TranslatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

translatornounUS /trænˈsleɪtər/

a person who translates written messages from one language to another

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/

not known

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading The Magyar literature offers a mine of gold to the translator, but on account of the difficulties of the language very few have explored it.

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

William

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From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

WithprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

worksnounUS /wɜːrks/

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading With the exception of the great novelist, Maurus Jókai, the works of the majority of the first class authors are unknown to the average American reader.

writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

YorknounUS /jɔːrk/

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Heathen Master Filcsik, From the Magyar of Kálmán Mikszáth: Translated by William N. Loew∴ Cleveland Ohio: Printed at The Clerk's Private Press - mcmx _Introductory Note._ Through the kindness of William N. Loew, Esq., of the New York Bar, who has generously placed the manuscript at our disposal, we are able to offer a translation of one of the shorter stories by a living Hungarian writer.

Chapter 1 of Heathen Master Filcsik by Kálmán Mikszáth holds 206 sentences, grouped into 42 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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Heathen
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Master
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Filcsik
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Magyar
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