Chapter II
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 of Phantastes is here in full — 73 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“A spirit .
Phantastes
Chapter II · Chapter 2
Chapter 2 of Phantastes is here in full — 73 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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“A
spirit .
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Phantastes
Chapter II · Chapter 2
Chapter 2 of Phantastes is here in full — 73 sentences across 15 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/14 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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“A
spirit .
/ə ˈspɪrət/
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Learner Dictionary
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
spirit
noun
US /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading ““A spirit .”
All words in this reading · 2
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.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A spirit .
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “A spirit .
Chapter 2 of Phantastes by George MacDonald holds 73 sentences, grouped into 15 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, 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.
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Chapter 2 holds 73 sentences of Phantastes, unabridged, divided into 15 reading sections.
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How long does Phantastes take to read?
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Vocabulary met early in Phantastes
Words and structures a reader meets early in Phantastes, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
- Offering
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Phantastes; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Edition
- A word that appears in the opening chapter of Phantastes; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
- Father
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- Phantastes
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