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Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 1
Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 1

Chapter I · Chapter 1

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By The Sieur Louis De Conte Volume 1.
Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:
J. E. J. QUICHERAT, Condamnation et Rehabilitation de Jeanne d’Arc.
J. FABRE, Proces de Condamnation de Jeanne d’Arc.
H. A. WALLON, Jeanne d’Arc.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 1

Chapter I · Chapter 1

Chapter 1 of Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc — Volume 1 is here in full — 46 sentences across 10 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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By The Sieur Louis De Conte Volume 1.
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Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:
/ˈfriːli trænzˈleɪtɪd aʊt ʌv ðə ˈeɪn.ʃənt frentʃ ˈɪntuː ˈmɑːdərn ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ frʌm ðə ərˈɪdʒənəl ənˈpʌblɪʃt ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt ɪn ðə ˈnæʃənəl ˈɑːrkaɪvz ʌv fræns əˈθɔːrətiz ɪɡˈzæmənd ɪn ˌverəfəˈkeɪʃən ʌv ðə ˈtruːθfəlnəs ʌv ðɪs ˈnærətɪv/
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J. E. J. QUICHERAT, Condamnation et Rehabilitation de Jeanne d’Arc.
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J. FABRE, Proces de Condamnation de Jeanne d’Arc.
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H. A. WALLON, Jeanne d’Arc.

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Archives noun US /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

collection of records especially about an institution

From this reading “Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:”

Authorities noun US /əˈθɔːrətiz/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading “Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:”

manuscript noun US /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/

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

From this reading “Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:”

Rehabilitation noun US /ˌriːhəbɪləˈteɪʃən/

the restoration of someone to a useful place in society

From this reading “J. E. J. QUICHERAT, Condamnation et Rehabilitation de Jeanne d’Arc.”

translated verb US /trænzˈleɪtɪd/

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

From this reading “Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:”

truthfulness noun US /ˈtruːθfəlnəs/

the quality of being truthful

From this reading “Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:”

unpublished adjective US /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/

not published

From this reading “Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:”

verification noun US /ˌverəfəˈkeɪʃən/

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading “Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:”

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1

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

From this reading By The Sieur Louis De Conte Volume 1.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading H. A. WALLON, Jeanne d’Arc.

ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

ArchivesnounUS /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

collection of records especially about an institution

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

AuthoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

ByprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By The Sieur Louis De Conte Volume 1.

Condamnation

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From this reading J. E. J. QUICHERAT, Condamnation et Rehabilitation de Jeanne d’Arc.

Conte

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From this reading By The Sieur Louis De Conte Volume 1.

d'Arc

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From this reading J. E. J. QUICHERAT, Condamnation et Rehabilitation de Jeanne d’Arc.

DenounUS /diː/

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading By The Sieur Louis De Conte Volume 1.

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 J. E. J. QUICHERAT, Condamnation et Rehabilitation de Jeanne d’Arc.

EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

et

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

From this reading J. E. J. QUICHERAT, Condamnation et Rehabilitation de Jeanne d’Arc.

examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

FABRE

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From this reading J. FABRE, Proces de Condamnation de Jeanne d’Arc.

FrancenounUS /fræns/

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

FreelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/

in a free manner

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

HnounUS /eɪtʃ/

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading H. A. WALLON, Jeanne d’Arc.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

JnounUS /dʒeɪ/

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading J. E. J. QUICHERAT, Condamnation et Rehabilitation de Jeanne d’Arc.

Jeanne

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

From this reading J. E. J. QUICHERAT, Condamnation et Rehabilitation de Jeanne d’Arc.

LouisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading By The Sieur Louis De Conte Volume 1.

manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/

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

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/

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 Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

NationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

originaladjectiveUS /ərˈɪdʒənəl/

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

Proces

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

From this reading J. FABRE, Proces de Condamnation de Jeanne d’Arc.

QUICHERAT

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

From this reading J. E. J. QUICHERAT, Condamnation et Rehabilitation de Jeanne d’Arc.

RehabilitationnounUS /ˌriːhəbɪləˈteɪʃən/

the restoration of someone to a useful place in society

From this reading J. E. J. QUICHERAT, Condamnation et Rehabilitation de Jeanne d’Arc.

Sieur

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

From this reading By The Sieur Louis De Conte Volume 1.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading By The Sieur Louis De Conte Volume 1.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/

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

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

truthfulnessnounUS /ˈtruːθfəlnəs/

the quality of being truthful

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

unpublishedadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌblɪʃt/

not published

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

verificationnounUS /ˌverəfəˈkeɪʃən/

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

From this reading Freely translated out of the ancient French into modern English from the original unpublished manuscript in the National Archives of France Authorities examined in verification of the truthfulness of this narrative:

VolumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading By The Sieur Louis De Conte Volume 1.

WALLON

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

From this reading H. A. WALLON, Jeanne d’Arc.

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Sieur
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Louis
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Conte
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