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Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 2 (of 2)
Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 2 (of 2)

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 2 (of 2) is here in full — 443 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Songling Pu • Curated US English Learning Edition
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FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.
[169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.
[170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.
[171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.
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LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 2 (of 2)

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 2 (of 2) is here in full — 443 sentences across 89 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/88 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.
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[169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.
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[170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.
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[171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.
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1350.

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confers verb US /kənˈfɜːrz/

third-person singular of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading “[170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
equinox noun US /ˈiːkwənɑːks/

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

From this reading “[169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fabulous adjective US /ˈfæbjələs/

extremely pleasing

From this reading “[170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Gem noun US /dʒem/

art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading “[170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
professes verb US /prəˈfesɪz/

third-person singular of “profess” — practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about

From this reading “FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
reside verb US /rɪˈzaɪd/

make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading “[170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
societies noun US /səˈsaɪətiz/

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading “[171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
vernal adjective US /ˈvɜːrnəl/

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading “[169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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most celebrated adverb + adjective

In this reading “[171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.”

1,174 times in 426,211 chapters
secret societies noun + noun counted as “secret society”

a society that conceals its activities from nonmembers

In this reading “[171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.”

756 times in 426,211 chapters
extraordinary scene adjective + noun

In this reading “FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.”

257 times in 426,211 chapters
on the border preposition + article + noun counted as “on … border”

In this reading “[170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.”

2,884 times in 426,211 chapters
reside at verb + particle

In this reading “[170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.”

1,238 times in 426,211 chapters
fall on verb + particle

In this reading “[169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.”

6,594 times in 426,211 chapters

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1350

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From this reading 1350.

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168

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From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

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169

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From this reading [169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.

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170

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From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

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171

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From this reading [171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.

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20th

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From this reading [169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.

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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 [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading [169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/

in actual fact

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
angelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading [171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/

widely known and esteemed

From this reading [171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading [171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
confersverbUS /kənˈfɜːrz/

third-person singular of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
DnounUS /diː/

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading [171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.

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datesnounUS /deɪts/

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading [171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.

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eatsnounUS /iːts/

informal terms for a meal

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
equinoxnounUS /ˈiːkwənɑːks/

either of two times of the year when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator and day and night are of equal length

From this reading [169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fabulousadjectiveUS /ˈfæbjələs/

extremely pleasing

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fallverbUS /fɔːl/

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading [169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

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FOOTNOTESnounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊts/

plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
fruitnounUS /fruːt/

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
GemnounUS /dʒem/

art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

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himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/

the quality or state of being immortal

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
KnounUS /keɪ/

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
LakenounUS /leɪk/

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading [169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading [171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading [171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading [169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading [169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
OnepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading [171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading [169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading [171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
peach-tree

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From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

Pending verification
professesverbUS /prəˈfesɪz/

third-person singular of “profess” — practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/

make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
scenenounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading [171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.

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societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading [171] One of the most celebrated of the numerous secret societies of China, the origin of which dates back to about A.D.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
un-lun

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From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

Pending verification
vernaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrnəl/

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading [169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading [169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading [170] A fabulous lady, said to reside at the summit of the K‘un-lun mountain, where, on the border of the Gem Lake, grows the peach-tree of the angels, the fruit of which confers immortality on him who eats it.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading FOOTNOTES: [168] It is worth noting that the author professes actually to have witnessed the following extraordinary scene.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading [169] The vernal equinox, which would fall on or about the 20th of March.

Velmora grammar entry · CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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How to work through Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 2 (of 2) section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 8 chapters of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 2 (of 2) 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 Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 2 (of 2)

Words and structures a reader meets early in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 2 (of 2), each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Chinese
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 2 (of 2); the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Studio
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 2 (of 2); the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Strange
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 2 (of 2); the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Stories
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, Vol. 2 (of 2); the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.