Chapter 1 of The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. is here in full — 430 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter I
Chapter 1 of The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. is here in full — 430 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
2. All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book. 3. [oe] = diphthong oe. THE SERAPION BRETHREN. LONDON PORTUGAL ST., LINCOLN'S INN.
Chapter 1 of The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. is here in full — 430 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading “THE SERAPION BRETHREN.”
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading “3. [oe] = diphthong oe.”
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading “All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.”
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading “LONDON PORTUGAL ST., LINCOLN'S INN.”
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading “LONDON PORTUGAL ST., LINCOLN'S INN.”
on a list
From this reading “All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.”
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading “All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.”
a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)
From this reading “LONDON PORTUGAL ST., LINCOLN'S INN.”
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In this reading “All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.”
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From this reading 2.
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From this reading 3. [oe] = diphthong oe.
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From this reading All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading THE SERAPION BRETHREN.
a vowel sound that starts near the articulatory position for one vowel and moves toward the position for another
From this reading 3. [oe] = diphthong oe.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading LONDON PORTUGAL ST., LINCOLN'S INN.
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading LONDON PORTUGAL ST., LINCOLN'S INN.
on a list
From this reading All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON PORTUGAL ST., LINCOLN'S INN.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.
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From this reading 3. [oe] = diphthong oe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.
a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)
From this reading LONDON PORTUGAL ST., LINCOLN'S INN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SERAPION BRETHREN.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LONDON PORTUGAL ST., LINCOLN'S INN.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All footnotes (5 in number) are listed at the end of the book.
Chapter 1 of The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. by E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus) Hoffmann holds 430 sentences, grouped into 86 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.
Chapter 1 holds 430 sentences of The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I., unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.
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