Chapter 12 of Metropolis is here in full — 314 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Metropolis is here in full — 314 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“Yes,” said Josaphat hoarsely, “but that was a dream....” “Of course it was a dream.... And they say dreams are bubbles, don’t they? But just listen to this, Josaphat.... I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
Chapter 12 of Metropolis is here in full — 314 sentences across 63 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
From this reading “And they say dreams are bubbles, don’t they?”
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading ““Yes,” said Josaphat hoarsely, “but that was a dream....””
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading “And they say dreams are bubbles, don’t they?”
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading “I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.”
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading “I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.”
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading “I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.”
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading “I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.”
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading “I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.”
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.
In this reading “I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.”
as might be expected
In this reading ““Of course it was a dream....”
In this reading “I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.”
In this reading “I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.”
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.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Yes,” said Josaphat hoarsely, “but that was a dream....”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And they say dreams are bubbles, don’t they?
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And they say dreams are bubbles, don’t they?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
From this reading And they say dreams are bubbles, don’t they?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes,” said Josaphat hoarsely, “but that was a dream....”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course it was a dream....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And they say dreams are bubbles, don’t they?
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “Yes,” said Josaphat hoarsely, “but that was a dream....”
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading And they say dreams are bubbles, don’t they?
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
in a hoarse or husky voice
From this reading “Yes,” said Josaphat hoarsely, “but that was a dream....”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Of course it was a dream....
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Yes,” said Josaphat hoarsely, “but that was a dream....”
and nothing more
From this reading But just listen to this, Josaphat....
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
hear with intention
From this reading But just listen to this, Josaphat....
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course it was a dream....
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Yes,” said Josaphat hoarsely, “but that was a dream....”
express in words
From this reading And they say dreams are bubbles, don’t they?
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Yes,” said Josaphat hoarsely, “but that was a dream....”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And they say dreams are bubbles, don’t they?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But just listen to this, Josaphat....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But just listen to this, Josaphat....
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes,” said Josaphat hoarsely, “but that was a dream....”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I emerged from this dream back into reality with a feeling of sadness, which seemed to hack me, as with a knife, from head to foot.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” said Josaphat hoarsely, “but that was a dream....”
Chapter 12 of Metropolis by Thea von Harbou holds 314 sentences, grouped into 63 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 12 holds 314 sentences of Metropolis, unabridged, divided into 63 reading sections.
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