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Chapter V · Chapter 5

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Now I my speech executeno, I would say I bring her to the close.
I am a foreignerbut here, under you, have I it entirely forgotten.
And so again and yet again proffer I you my heartiest thanks.
GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.
The subject was the Ausgleich”--i. e., the arrangement for the apportionment of the taxes between Hungary and Austria.
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Mark Twain's Speeches

Chapter V · Chapter 5

Chapter 5 of Mark Twain's Speeches is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/32 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Now I my speech executeno, I would say I bring her to the close.
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I am a foreignerbut here, under you, have I it entirely forgotten.
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And so again and yet again proffer I you my heartiest thanks.
/ənd soʊ əˈɡen ənd jet əˈɡen ˈprɑːfər aɪ juː maɪ ˈhɑːrtiəst θæŋks/
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GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.
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The subject was theAusgleich”--i. e., the arrangement for the apportionment of the taxes between Hungary and Austria.

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apportionment noun US /əˈpɔːrʃənmənt/

the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

From this reading “The subject was the “Ausgleich”--i. e., the arrangement for the apportionment of the taxes between Hungary and Austria.”

celebration noun US /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading “GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.”

emancipation noun US /ɪˌmænsəˈpeɪʃən/

freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child

From this reading “GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.”

heartiest adjective US /ˈhɑːrtiəst/

superlative of “hearty” — showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading “And so again and yet again proffer I you my heartiest thanks.”

hungarians noun US /həŋˈɡeriənz/

plural of “hungarian” — a native or inhabitant of Hungary

From this reading “GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.”

Hungary noun US /ˈhʌŋɡəri/

a republic in central Europe

From this reading “The subject was the “Ausgleich”--i. e., the arrangement for the apportionment of the taxes between Hungary and Austria.”

jubilee noun US /ˈdʒuːbəliː/

a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)

From this reading “GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.”

proffer verb US /ˈprɑːfər/

present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading “And so again and yet again proffer I you my heartiest thanks.”

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1899

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From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

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From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading I am a foreigner—but here, under you, have I it entirely forgotten.

ADDRESSverbUS /ˈædres/

speak to

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading And so again and yet again proffer I you my heartiest thanks.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am a foreigner—but here, under you, have I it entirely forgotten.

AndconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading And so again and yet again proffer I you my heartiest thanks.

apportionmentnounUS /əˈpɔːrʃənmənt/

the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

From this reading The subject was the “Ausgleich”--i. e., the arrangement for the apportionment of the taxes between Hungary and Austria.

arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading The subject was the “Ausgleich”--i. e., the arrangement for the apportionment of the taxes between Hungary and Austria.

ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

Ausgleich

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

From this reading The subject was the “Ausgleich”--i. e., the arrangement for the apportionment of the taxes between Hungary and Austria.

AustrianounUS /ˈɔːstriə/

a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century

From this reading The subject was the “Ausgleich”--i. e., the arrangement for the apportionment of the taxes between Hungary and Austria.

betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The subject was the “Ausgleich”--i. e., the arrangement for the apportionment of the taxes between Hungary and Austria.

bringverbUS /brɪŋ/

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Now I my speech execute—no, I would say I bring her to the close.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I am a foreigner—but here, under you, have I it entirely forgotten.

CELEBRATIONnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Now I my speech execute—no, I would say I bring her to the close.

enounUS /iː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading The subject was the “Ausgleich”--i. e., the arrangement for the apportionment of the taxes between Hungary and Austria.

EMANCIPATIONnounUS /ɪˌmænsəˈpeɪʃən/

freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading I am a foreigner—but here, under you, have I it entirely forgotten.

executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/

kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment

From this reading Now I my speech execute—no, I would say I bring her to the close.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/

a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading I am a foreigner—but here, under you, have I it entirely forgotten.

forgottenadjectiveUS /fərˈɡɑːt.n̩/

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading I am a foreigner—but here, under you, have I it entirely forgotten.

GERMANnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

a person of German nationality

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am a foreigner—but here, under you, have I it entirely forgotten.

heartiestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtiəst/

superlative of “hearty” — showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading And so again and yet again proffer I you my heartiest thanks.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Now I my speech execute—no, I would say I bring her to the close.

hereadverbUS /hiːr/

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

From this reading I am a foreigner—but here, under you, have I it entirely forgotten.

HUNGARIANadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/

relating to or characteristic of Hungary

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

HUNGARIANSnounUS /həŋˈɡeriənz/

plural of “hungarian” — a native or inhabitant of Hungary

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

HungarynounUS /ˈhʌŋɡəri/

a republic in central Europe

From this reading The subject was the “Ausgleich”--i. e., the arrangement for the apportionment of the taxes between Hungary and Austria.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

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

From this reading Now I my speech execute—no, I would say I bring her to the close.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I am a foreigner—but here, under you, have I it entirely forgotten.

JUBILEEnounUS /ˈdʒuːbəliː/

a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

MARCHverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/

religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Now I my speech execute—no, I would say I bring her to the close.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading Now I my speech execute—no, I would say I bring her to the close.

NowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now I my speech execute—no, I would say I bring her to the close.

OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

PRESSverbUS /pres/

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

profferverbUS /ˈprɑːfər/

present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading And so again and yet again proffer I you my heartiest thanks.

sayverbUS /seɪ/

express in words

From this reading Now I my speech execute—no, I would say I bring her to the close.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so again and yet again proffer I you my heartiest thanks.

speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading Now I my speech execute—no, I would say I bring her to the close.

subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The subject was the “Ausgleich”--i. e., the arrangement for the apportionment of the taxes between Hungary and Austria.

taxesnounUS /ˈtæksəz/

plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

From this reading The subject was the “Ausgleich”--i. e., the arrangement for the apportionment of the taxes between Hungary and Austria.

thanksnounUS /θæŋks/

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading And so again and yet again proffer I you my heartiest thanks.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Now I my speech execute—no, I would say I bring her to the close.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading Now I my speech execute—no, I would say I bring her to the close.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I am a foreigner—but here, under you, have I it entirely forgotten.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The subject was the “Ausgleich”--i. e., the arrangement for the apportionment of the taxes between Hungary and Austria.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading GERMAN FOR THE HUNGARIANS ADDRESS AT THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF THE EMANCIPATION OF THE HUNGARIAN PRESS, MARCH 26, 1899 The Ministry and members of Parliament were present.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading Now I my speech execute—no, I would say I bring her to the close.

yetconjunctionUS /jet/

but in spite of that

From this reading And so again and yet again proffer I you my heartiest thanks.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I am a foreigner—but here, under you, have I it entirely forgotten.

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