Chapter 19 of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (Volumes 1 and 2) is here in full — 393 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
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Chapter 19 of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (Volumes 1 and 2) is here in full — 393 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
FOOTNOTES: [660] See No. XIV., note 97. [661] See No. LIV., note 293. [662] The God of Literature. [663] See No. LXXVII., note 431. [664] See No. XXVI., note 182.
Chapter 19 of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (Volumes 1 and 2) is here in full — 393 sentences across 79 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/78 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading “FOOTNOTES: [660] See No. XIV., note 97.”
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “[662] The God of Literature.”
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading “[662] The God of Literature.”
being four more than fifty
From this reading “[661] See No. LIV., note 293.”
a brief written record
From this reading “FOOTNOTES: [660] See No. XIV., note 97.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “FOOTNOTES: [660] See No. XIV., note 97.”
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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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [664] See No. XXVI., note 182.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [661] See No. LIV., note 293.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [663] See No. LXXVII., note 431.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [660] See No. XIV., note 97.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [661] See No. LIV., note 293.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [662] The God of Literature.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [663] See No. LXXVII., note 431.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [664] See No. XXVI., note 182.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [660] See No. XIV., note 97.
plural of “footnote” — a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [660] See No. XIV., note 97.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading [662] The God of Literature.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading [662] The God of Literature.
being four more than fifty
From this reading [661] See No. LIV., note 293.
being seven more than seventy
From this reading [663] See No. LXXVII., note 431.
not any; not one
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [660] See No. XIV., note 97.
a brief written record
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [660] See No. XIV., note 97.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [662] The God of Literature.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [660] See No. XIV., note 97.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [662] The God of Literature.
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading FOOTNOTES: [660] See No. XIV., note 97.
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-five and one
From this reading [664] See No. XXVI., note 182.
Chapter 19 of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (Volumes 1 and 2) by Songling Pu holds 393 sentences, grouped into 79 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 19 holds 393 sentences of Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio (Volumes 1 and 2), unabridged, divided into 79 reading sections.
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