Chapter 5 of Siddhartha is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 5 of Siddhartha is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more. I also know magic spells, but I do not want to speak them any more. I have read the scriptures—” “Stop,” Kamala interrupted him. “You’re able to read? And write?”
Chapter 5 of Siddhartha is here in full — 170 sentences across 34 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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discontinued temporarily
From this reading “I have read the scriptures—” “Stop,” Kamala interrupted him.”
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading “I also know magic spells, but I do not want to speak them any more.”
used in or connected with a sacrifice
From this reading ““I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.”
plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading “I have read the scriptures—” “Stop,” Kamala interrupted him.”
founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)
From this reading ““I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.”
deliver by singing
From this reading ““I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.”
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading ““I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.”
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading “I also know magic spells, but I do not want to speak them any more.”
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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “You’re able to read?
in addition
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And write?”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have read the scriptures—” “Stop,” Kamala interrupted him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have read the scriptures—” “Stop,” Kamala interrupted him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading I have read the scriptures—” “Stop,” Kamala interrupted him.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have read the scriptures—” “Stop,” Kamala interrupted him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading I also know magic spells, but I do not want to speak them any more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I have read the scriptures—” “Stop,” Kamala interrupted him.
used in or connected with a sacrifice
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
plural of “scripture” — the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading I have read the scriptures—” “Stop,” Kamala interrupted him.
founder of Buddhism (c 563-483 BC)
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
deliver by singing
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
express in speech
From this reading I also know magic spells, but I do not want to speak them any more.
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading I also know magic spells, but I do not want to speak them any more.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading I have read the scriptures—” “Stop,” Kamala interrupted him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I also know the sacrificial songs,” said Siddhartha, “but I do not want to sing them any more.
produce a literary work
From this reading And write?”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You’re able to read?
Chapter 5 of Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse holds 170 sentences, grouped into 34 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.
Chapter 5 holds 170 sentences of Siddhartha, unabridged, divided into 34 reading sections.
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