Chapter 1 of Max Havelaar is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter I
Chapter 1 of Max Havelaar is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
OR THE COFFEE AUCTIONS OF THE DUTCH TRADING COMPANY. BY Multatuli. Translated from the Original Manuscript by BARON ALPHONSE NAHUIJS. EDINBURGH EDMONSTON & DOUGLAS 1868. PREFACE.
Chapter 1 of Max Havelaar is here in full — 85 sentences across 17 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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plural of “auction” — a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading “OR THE COFFEE AUCTIONS OF THE DUTCH TRADING COMPANY.”
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading “EDINBURGH EDMONSTON & DOUGLAS 1868.”
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading “OR THE COFFEE AUCTIONS OF THE DUTCH TRADING COMPANY.”
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading “EDINBURGH EDMONSTON & DOUGLAS 1868.”
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading “Translated from the Original Manuscript by BARON ALPHONSE NAHUIJS.”
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading “PREFACE.”
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading “OR THE COFFEE AUCTIONS OF THE DUTCH TRADING COMPANY.”
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading “Translated from the Original Manuscript by BARON ALPHONSE NAHUIJS.”
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In this reading “Translated from the Original Manuscript by BARON ALPHONSE NAHUIJS.”
In this reading “Translated from the Original Manuscript by BARON ALPHONSE NAHUIJS.”
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From this reading EDINBURGH EDMONSTON & DOUGLAS 1868.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Translated from the Original Manuscript by BARON ALPHONSE NAHUIJS.
plural of “auction” — a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading OR THE COFFEE AUCTIONS OF THE DUTCH TRADING COMPANY.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Translated from the Original Manuscript by BARON ALPHONSE NAHUIJS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY Multatuli.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading OR THE COFFEE AUCTIONS OF THE DUTCH TRADING COMPANY.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading OR THE COFFEE AUCTIONS OF THE DUTCH TRADING COMPANY.
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading EDINBURGH EDMONSTON & DOUGLAS 1868.
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading OR THE COFFEE AUCTIONS OF THE DUTCH TRADING COMPANY.
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading EDINBURGH EDMONSTON & DOUGLAS 1868.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EDINBURGH EDMONSTON & DOUGLAS 1868.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Translated from the Original Manuscript by BARON ALPHONSE NAHUIJS.
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading Translated from the Original Manuscript by BARON ALPHONSE NAHUIJS.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BY Multatuli.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Translated from the Original Manuscript by BARON ALPHONSE NAHUIJS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OR THE COFFEE AUCTIONS OF THE DUTCH TRADING COMPANY.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OR THE COFFEE AUCTIONS OF THE DUTCH TRADING COMPANY.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Translated from the Original Manuscript by BARON ALPHONSE NAHUIJS.
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OR THE COFFEE AUCTIONS OF THE DUTCH TRADING COMPANY.
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading OR THE COFFEE AUCTIONS OF THE DUTCH TRADING COMPANY.
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading Translated from the Original Manuscript by BARON ALPHONSE NAHUIJS.
Chapter 1 of Max Havelaar by Multatuli holds 85 sentences, grouped into 17 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.
Chapter 1 holds 85 sentences of Max Havelaar, unabridged, divided into 17 reading sections.
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