Chapter I
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RICHTER'S WRITINGS. TITAN. A Romance. 2 vols. 16mo.
The Campaner Thal, and Other Writings
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Campaner Thal, and Other Writings is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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RICHTER'S
WRITINGS.
TITAN.
A
Romance.
2
vols.
16mo.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
The Campaner Thal, and Other Writings
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Campaner Thal, and Other Writings is here in full — 437 sentences across 88 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/87 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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RICHTER'S
WRITINGS.
Line 2
TITAN.
/ˈtaɪtən/
Line 3
A
Romance.
/ə roʊˈmæns/
Line 4
2
vols.
Line 5
16mo.
Learner Dictionary
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a relationship between two lovers
From this reading “A Romance.”
titan
noun
US /ˈtaɪtən/
a person of exceptional importance and reputation
From this reading “TITAN.”
writings
noun
US /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading “RICHTER'S WRITINGS.”
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All words in this reading · 9
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16
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 16mo.
2
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From this reading 2 vols.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Romance.
monounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
From this reading 16mo.
RICHTER'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RICHTER'S WRITINGS.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading A Romance.
TITANnounUS /ˈtaɪtən/
a person of exceptional importance and reputation
From this reading TITAN.
vols
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 2 vols.
WRITINGSnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading RICHTER'S WRITINGS.
Chapter 1 of The Campaner Thal, and Other Writings by Jean Paul holds 437 sentences, grouped into 88 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.
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Vocabulary met early in The Campaner Thal, and Other Writings
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- Richter's
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- Writings
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- Titan
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- Romance
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