Chapter III
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of The Party and Other Stories is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"I understand. Come, come, that's enough!
The Party and Other Stories
Chapter III · Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of The Party and Other Stories is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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"I
understand.
Come,
come,
that's
enough!
LEARNER DICTIONARY
Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
The Party and Other Stories
Chapter III · Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of The Party and Other Stories is here in full — 421 sentences across 85 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/84 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
Line 1
"I
understand.
/aɪ ˌʌndərˈstænd/
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
Line 5
Come,
come,
that's
enough!
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.
come
verb
US /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come, come, that's enough!”
enough
noun
US /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “Come, come, that's enough!”
understand
verb
US /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “"I understand.”
All words in this reading · 5
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.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come, come, that's enough!
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Come, come, that's enough!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I understand.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Come, come, that's enough!
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I understand.
Chapter 3 of The Party and Other Stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov holds 421 sentences, grouped into 85 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 3 holds 421 sentences of The Party and Other Stories, unabridged, divided into 85 reading sections.
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Vocabulary met early in The Party and Other Stories
Words and structures a reader meets early in The Party and Other Stories, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.
- Festive
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- Eight
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