Chapter II
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 of The Bishop and Other Stories is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"What? Lord Jesus Christ.
The Bishop and Other Stories
Chapter II · Chapter 2
Chapter 2 of The Bishop and Other Stories is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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"What?
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
Editorial verification pending
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
The Bishop and Other Stories
Chapter II · Chapter 2
Chapter 2 of The Bishop and Other Stories is here in full — 428 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/85 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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"What?
/wʌt/
Line 2
Lord
Jesus
Christ.
/lɔːrd ˈdʒiːzəs kraɪst/
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Line 4
Line 5
Learner Dictionary
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
Christ
noun
US /kraɪst/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading “Lord Jesus Christ.”
Jesus
noun
US /ˈdʒiːzəs/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading “Lord Jesus Christ.”
Lord
noun
US /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Lord Jesus Christ.”
All words in this reading · 4
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.
ChristnounUS /kraɪst/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Lord Jesus Christ.
JesusnounUS /ˈdʒiːzəs/
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading Lord Jesus Christ.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Jesus Christ.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What?
Chapter 2 of The Bishop and Other Stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov holds 428 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.
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Chapter 2 holds 428 sentences of The Bishop and Other Stories, unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.
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