Chapter 2 of Peter the Priest is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Peter the Priest is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE FOOLS OF THE CASTLE. That very day went forth from the Convent the answer to the letter of the Baroness. It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen. He will install himself to-morrow at the castle." For this new role, Father Peter received a new costume.
Chapter 2 of Peter the Priest is here in full — 139 sentences across 28 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading “That very day went forth from the Convent the answer to the letter of the Baroness.”
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading “It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.”
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading “That very day went forth from the Convent the answer to the letter of the Baroness.”
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading “For this new role, Father Peter received a new costume.”
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “THE FOOLS OF THE CASTLE.”
set up for use
From this reading “He will install himself to-morrow at the castle."”
-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.”
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading “For this new role, Father Peter received a new costume.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For this new role, Father Peter received a new costume.
react verbally
From this reading That very day went forth from the Convent the answer to the letter of the Baroness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He will install himself to-morrow at the castle."
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading That very day went forth from the Convent the answer to the letter of the Baroness.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading THE FOOLS OF THE CASTLE.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading That very day went forth from the Convent the answer to the letter of the Baroness.
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading For this new role, Father Peter received a new costume.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That very day went forth from the Convent the answer to the letter of the Baroness.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading THE FOOLS OF THE CASTLE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading That very day went forth from the Convent the answer to the letter of the Baroness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That very day went forth from the Convent the answer to the letter of the Baroness.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He will install himself to-morrow at the castle."
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He will install himself to-morrow at the castle."
set up for use
From this reading He will install himself to-morrow at the castle."
-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading That very day went forth from the Convent the answer to the letter of the Baroness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For this new role, Father Peter received a new costume.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOOLS OF THE CASTLE.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It read: "For the high office of instructing our future baron, Father Peter has been chosen.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading For this new role, Father Peter received a new costume.
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading For this new role, Father Peter received a new costume.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That very day went forth from the Convent the answer to the letter of the Baroness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOOLS OF THE CASTLE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this new role, Father Peter received a new costume.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That very day went forth from the Convent the answer to the letter of the Baroness.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He will install himself to-morrow at the castle."
precisely as stated
From this reading That very day went forth from the Convent the answer to the letter of the Baroness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That very day went forth from the Convent the answer to the letter of the Baroness.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He will install himself to-morrow at the castle."
Chapter 2 of Peter the Priest by Mór Jókai holds 139 sentences, grouped into 28 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 2 holds 139 sentences of Peter the Priest, unabridged, divided into 28 reading sections.
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