Chapter 2 of Manasseh: A Romance of Transylvania is here in full — 76 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter 2 of Manasseh: A Romance of Transylvania is here in full — 76 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A LIFE'S HAPPINESS AT STAKE. "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape. "Too bad the Austrians have their grip on it!" "Look here," interposed Manasseh, "suppose we steer clear of politics. Do you agree?"
Chapter 2 of Manasseh: A Romance of Transylvania is here in full — 76 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “austrian” — a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading “"Too bad the Austrians have their grip on it!"”
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading “"A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.”
the act of grasping
From this reading “"Too bad the Austrians have their grip on it!"”
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading “"A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.”
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “A LIFE'S HAPPINESS AT STAKE.”
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading “A LIFE'S HAPPINESS AT STAKE.”
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading “"Look here," interposed Manasseh, "suppose we steer clear of politics.”
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “"A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.”
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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 A LIFE'S HAPPINESS AT STAKE.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Do you agree?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A LIFE'S HAPPINESS AT STAKE.
plural of “austrian” — a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading "Too bad the Austrians have their grip on it!"
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Too bad the Austrians have their grip on it!"
rid of obstructions
From this reading "Look here," interposed Manasseh, "suppose we steer clear of politics.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you agree?"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
set up or found
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
the act of grasping
From this reading "Too bad the Austrians have their grip on it!"
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading A LIFE'S HAPPINESS AT STAKE.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Too bad the Austrians have their grip on it!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here," interposed Manasseh, "suppose we steer clear of politics.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
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From this reading "Look here," interposed Manasseh, "suppose we steer clear of politics.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Too bad the Austrians have their grip on it!"
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A LIFE'S HAPPINESS AT STAKE.
set afire or burning
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here," interposed Manasseh, "suppose we steer clear of politics.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look here," interposed Manasseh, "suppose we steer clear of politics.
a white clayey mineral
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Look here," interposed Manasseh, "suppose we steer clear of politics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Too bad the Austrians have their grip on it!"
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading "Look here," interposed Manasseh, "suppose we steer clear of politics.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading A LIFE'S HAPPINESS AT STAKE.
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading "Look here," interposed Manasseh, "suppose we steer clear of politics.
express a supposition
From this reading "Look here," interposed Manasseh, "suppose we steer clear of politics.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Too bad the Austrians have their grip on it!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Too bad the Austrians have their grip on it!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Look here," interposed Manasseh, "suppose we steer clear of politics.
at the time that
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you agree?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A splendid country this!" exclaimed Gabriel Zimandy, when he had lighted his meerschaum and found himself at leisure to survey the landscape.
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