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The Lost Manuscript: A Novel
The Lost Manuscript: A Novel

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of The Lost Manuscript: A Novel is here in full — 8646 sentences across 1730 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Gustav Freytag • Curated US English Learning Edition
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Tobias Bachhuber * * * * * _CHAPTER XXI_.
THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.
The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.
This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.
Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Lost Manuscript: A Novel

Chapter IV

Chapter 4 of The Lost Manuscript: A Novel is here in full — 8646 sentences across 1730 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/1729 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Tobias Bachhuber * * * * * _CHAPTER XXI_.
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THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.
/ðə ˈbʌtər məˈʃiːn ɪn ðə lɑːrdʒ hɔːl ʌv ðə ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti ə səˈlekt ˈɑːdiəns wɑːz əˈsembəld steɪt ənd mjuːˈnɪsəpəl ˈdɪɡnəteriz ənd men ʌv ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ənd ˈstuːdənts wɜːr ˈkɑːnstəntli ˈstriːmɪŋ ˈbækwərdz ənd ˈfɔːrwərdz θruː ðə dɔːrz ʌv ðə ɡreɪt ˈentrəns/
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The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.
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This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.
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Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.

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backwards adverb US /ˈbækwərdz/

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading “THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.”

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dignitaries noun US /ˈdɪɡnəteriz/

plural of “dignitary” — an important or influential (and often overbearing) person

From this reading “THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.”

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forwards adverb US /ˈfɔːrwərdz/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading “THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.”

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municipal adjective US /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/

relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality

From this reading “THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.”

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Professors noun US /prəˈfesərz/

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading “The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.”

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select adjective US /səˈlekt/

of superior grade

From this reading “THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.”

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splendor noun US /ˈsplen.dər/

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading “This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.”

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streaming adjective US /ˈstriːmɪŋ/

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading “THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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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front row noun + noun

In this reading “The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.”

1,041 times in 225,867 chapters
in the middle preposition + article + noun counted as “in … middle”

In this reading “The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.”

40,811 times in 225,867 chapters
large hall adjective + noun

In this reading “THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.”

966 times in 225,867 chapters
enter upon verb + particle

take possession of

In this reading “Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.”

5,012 times in 225,867 chapters
through the doors preposition + article + noun counted as “through … door”

In this reading “THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.”

6,546 times in 225,867 chapters
in the gallery preposition + article + noun counted as “in … gallery”

In this reading “The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.”

2,945 times in 225,867 chapters

All words in this reading · 71

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.

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aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.

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academical

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From this reading This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
audiencenounUS /ˈɑːdiəns/

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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Bachhuber

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From this reading Tobias Bachhuber * * * * * _CHAPTER XXI_.

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backwardsadverbUS /ˈbækwərdz/

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.

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BUTTERnounUS /ˈbʌtər/

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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CHAPTERnounUS /ˈtʃæptər/

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Tobias Bachhuber * * * * * _CHAPTER XXI_.

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chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.

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constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dignitariesnounUS /ˈdɪɡnəteriz/

plural of “dignitary” — an important or influential (and often overbearing) person

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.

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doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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enterverbUS /ˈentər/

to come or go into

From this reading Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.

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entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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Felix

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From this reading Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.

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forwardsadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdz/

at or to or toward the front

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
frontnounUS /frʌnt/

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.

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gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.

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hallnounUS /hɔːl/

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.

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herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.

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highestadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪəst/

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.

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hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.

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honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Ilse

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From this reading The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.

Pending verification
InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Laura

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From this reading The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.

Pending verification
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MACHINEnounUS /məˈʃiːn/

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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Magnificus

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From this reading Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.

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mennounUS /men/

the force of workers available

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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middlenounUS /ˈmɪdəl/

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
municipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/

relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
nowadverbUS /naʊ/

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.

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placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.

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ProfessorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.

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restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.

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rownounUS /roʊ/

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.

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satnounUS /sæt/

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.

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selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/

of superior grade

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/

Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.

From this reading This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.

Velmora curated lexicon
statenounUS /steɪt/

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.

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throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.

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Tobias

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From this reading Tobias Bachhuber * * * * * _CHAPTER XXI_.

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UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This was a great day for Ilse, for the splendor of the highest academical dignity rested upon her husband's head.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE BUTTER MACHINE In the large hall of the University a select audience was assembled; state and municipal dignitaries, and men of learning, and students, were constantly streaming backwards and forwards through the doors of the great entrance.

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Werner

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From this reading Felix Werner had been chosen Rector Magnificus, and was now about to enter upon his office.

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withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.

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wivesnounUS /waɪvz/

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The wives of the Professors sat above in the gallery: Ilse was in the place of honor, in the middle of the front row, with Laura.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
XXInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one

From this reading Tobias Bachhuber * * * * * _CHAPTER XXI_.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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What does chapter 4 of The Lost Manuscript: A Novel contain?

Chapter 4 holds 8646 sentences of The Lost Manuscript: A Novel, unabridged, divided into 1730 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 4 of The Lost Manuscript: A Novel by Gustav Freytag exactly as it stands in the source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 8646 sentences, grouped into 1730 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 4 of The Lost Manuscript: A Novel?

Work through the 1730 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 1730 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 4 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 4 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The Lost Manuscript: A Novel

Common questions about reading The Lost Manuscript: A Novel by Gustav Freytag on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Lost Manuscript: A Novel?

Yes. All 14572 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #33857 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Lost Manuscript: A Novel is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #33857, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Lost Manuscript: A Novel take to read?

About 600 minutes of reading across 2915 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Lost Manuscript: A Novel section by section

How to work through The Lost Manuscript: A Novel section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 4 chapters of The Lost Manuscript: A Novel to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The Lost Manuscript: A Novel

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Lost Manuscript: A Novel, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Manuscript
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Lost Manuscript: A Novel; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Authorized
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Lost Manuscript: A Novel; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Translation
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Lost Manuscript: A Novel; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Sixteenth
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Lost Manuscript: A Novel; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.