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2. The diphthong oe is represented by [oe]. GERMAN AUTHORS. VOL. 37.
The Hour Will Come
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2.
The
diphthong
oe
is
represented
by
[oe].
GERMAN
AUTHORS.
VOL.
37.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
The Hour Will Come
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Hour Will Come is here in full — 181 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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The
diphthong
oe
is
represented
by
[oe].
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GERMAN
AUTHORS.
/ˈdʒɜːrmən ˈɔːθərz/
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VOL.
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37.
Learner Dictionary
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authors
noun
US /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “GERMAN AUTHORS.”
diphthong
noun
US /ˈdɪfθɔːŋ/
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].”
a person of German nationality
From this reading “GERMAN AUTHORS.”
represented
adjective
US /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading “The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].”
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AUTHORSnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading GERMAN AUTHORS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
diphthongnounUS /ˈdɪfθɔːŋ/
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
a person of German nationality
From this reading GERMAN AUTHORS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
oe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The diphthong oe is represented by [oe].
VOL
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From this reading VOL.
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- Diphthong
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- German
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- Authors
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