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Chapter 1 of The Kādambarī of Bāṇa is here in full — 390 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Oriental Translation Fund. New Series. The KADAMBARI OF BANA. And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge. Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.
Chapter 1 of The Kādambarī of Bāṇa is here in full — 390 sentences across 78 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading “And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.”
a native or inhabitant of Asia
From this reading “Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.”
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading “And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.”
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading “And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.”
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading “Oriental Translation Fund.”
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading “Oriental Translation Fund.”
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading “Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.”
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading “Oriental Translation Fund.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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In this reading “Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.”
In this reading “New Series.”
In this reading “And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.”
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From this reading Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
having companions or an escort
From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
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From this reading Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
a native or inhabitant of Asia
From this reading Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.
possessive form of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
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From this reading The KADAMBARI OF BANA.
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From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
a university in England
From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
at a previous time
From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading Oriental Translation Fund.
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From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
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From this reading The KADAMBARI OF BANA.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New Series.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The KADAMBARI OF BANA.
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading Oriental Translation Fund.
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading New Series.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.
a male human offspring
From this reading And Accompanied by a Full Abstract of the Continuation of the Romance by the Author's Son Bhushanabhatta, Formerly Scholar of Girton College, Cambridge.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The KADAMBARI OF BANA.
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading Oriental Translation Fund.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Printed and published under the patronage of The Royal Asiatic Society, And sold at 22, Albemarle Street, London.
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