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The Bishop's Secret

Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.
'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
'But George must learn the truth sooner or later.'
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The Bishop's Secret

Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

Chapter 33 of The Bishop's Secret is here in full — 173 sentences across 35 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/34 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.
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It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.
/ɪt wɑːz ˈɔːlsoʊ æt ðɪs ˈsekənd ˈɪntərvjuː ðæt ðə ˈbɪʃəp æskt ˈɡreɪəm ɪf hiː ʃʊd tel dʒɔːrdʒ ðə truːθ/
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This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.
/ðɪs ˈkwestʃən ðə ˈlɪtəl ˈdɑːktər ˈænsərd ˈprɑːmptli ɪn ðə ˈneɡətɪv/
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'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'
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'But George must learn the truth sooner or later.'
/bʌt dʒɔːrdʒ mʌst lɜːrn ðə truːθ ˈsuːnər ɔːr ˈleɪtər/

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Baltic noun US /ˈbɔːltɪk/

a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy

From this reading “THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.”

captured verb US /ˈkæptʃərd/

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading “THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.”

Graham noun US /ˈɡreɪəm/

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading “THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.”

initials noun US /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading “THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.”

negative adjective US /ˈneɡətɪv/

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

From this reading “This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.”

persecuted verb US /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtɪd/

past form of “persecute” — cause to suffer

From this reading “THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.”

tolerate verb US /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading “THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.”

uncomfortable adjective US /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading “'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'”

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actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.

argumentativelyadverb

in a disputatious manner

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

AsconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

BalticnounUS /ˈbɔːltɪk/

a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

bishopnounUS /ˈbɪʃəp/

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'But George must learn the truth sooner or later.'

capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

Cargrim

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From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.

doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

Dr

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

friendnounUS /frend/

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

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

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

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

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

INITIALSnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading 'But George must learn the truth sooner or later.'

learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading 'But George must learn the truth sooner or later.'

littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading 'But George must learn the truth sooner or later.'

negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/

characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features

From this reading This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 'But George must learn the truth sooner or later.'

persecutedverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtɪd/

past form of “persecute” — cause to suffer

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/

with little or no delay

From this reading This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.

questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading This question the little doctor answered promptly in the negative.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

sooneradverbUS /ˈsuːnər/

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading 'But George must learn the truth sooner or later.'

statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

tolerateverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

truthnounUS /truːθ/

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/

up to a particular time

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading It was also at this second interview that the bishop asked Graham if he should tell George the truth.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE INITIALS As has before been stated, Dr Graham had another conversation with his persecuted friend, in which he advised him to tolerate the presence of Cargrim until Baltic captured the actual criminal.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'For what is the use of telling him?' said he, argumentatively; 'doing so will make you uncomfortable and George very unhappy.'

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